Valerie Marroquin, 25, of Killeen, Texas, purposefully lost 50 pounds before she conceived her daughter, Gwen Marroquin, almost four years ago. She weighed 135 pounds after losing the weight.

If the cost of substance abuse and addiction had its own state budget category, it would rank second, following elementary and secondary education. It would rank sixth in the federal budget.

At 72, Mary Tyler Moore is still an advocate for the disease she has been managing for 40 years.

Asthma is increasing at such a rapid rate, some are calling it an epidemic. This common disease probably affects between 7 to 12 percent of the U.S. population during their lifetimes.

University of Minnesota and Ohio State University researchers have found that smoking bans do not have a significant impact on bar and restaurant employment.

I think it's really called the Red Volvo effect, but it's when you all of a sudden start seeing something in particular everywhere. A week or so ago, my daughter asked what a PT Cruiser looks like (she gets a

While he's launched into science fiction and he's slashed into horror, filmmaker Kevin Lindenmuth's latest project takes him back into the true-life drama of the documentary genre. "I'm Not Nuts: Living With Food Allergies" is the 44-year-old Brighton resident's recently

It's that time of year to be slathering our kids and ourselves with sunscreen. There are so many varieties on the market right now; it's hard to choose from. For those with sensitive skin, it's even harder.

Here in the south, we've had a lot of rain which we haven't seen in years. We even put some floweres in which we haven't done for a while due to drought and watering restrictions. But it's been raining fairly

Summer has officially kicked off for me. I love having my kids home and not having the rush that constituently is with us during the school year. But just like any other parent, we wonder about food - what can

A 28-year-old woman from London has broken a world record by contorting her body into a grueling pose known as the "Marinelli bend" — and using her mouth to support her body weight for 33 seconds, the Daily Telegraph reported.

A persistent decline in the rate of Americans, especially children, newly diagnosed with depression followed the first federal warning on risks connected with antidepressant drugs, a study suggests.

A 59-year-old man diagnosed with mesothelioma and given just months to live, placed a bet that he would outlive his doctor’s predictions and is now set to win $16,391, health24.com reported.

Through a series of mistakes, miscommunications and misdiagnoses, Lisa Strong wound up having her arms and legs amputated.

California table grapes are joining peanuts and popcorn at AT&T Park as part of an effort to offer healthy food choices at San Francisco Giants baseball games.

Over the past year, contact lens maker Bausch & Lomb Inc. has quietly settled nearly 600 fungal-infection lawsuits over its flagship lens cleaner -- with dozens more individual claims yet to be resolved. The cost so far: Upward of $250

Is there another word for foreplay? How about a term for that sex move you enjoy so much? In short, no. Why are so many sex terms missing from our language?

A 101-year-old woman from South London is urging other people not to follow in her footsteps and quit smoking.

When it comes to dieting and losing weight most of the people are helpless Following a diet, exercising regularly sometimes needs great changes in your lifestyle

All major home appliances must meet guidelines and standards, set by the country's Department of Energy, therefore most manufacturers provide an appliance energy guide, in order to highlight the energy use and efficiency of their products These guides provide the