Foods rich in unsaturated fats, such as avocados, nuts and olive oil, have been found to keep the keep hunger pangs at bay.

Moderate consumption of red wine may decrease the risk of lung cancer in men.

Even occasional cigarette smoking can impair the functioning of your arteries, according to a new University of Georgia study.

The acai berry is sold as a super food, and it definitely has some good attributes, but it is not a solution to all diseases.

Free prescription drug samples distributed to children may be unsafe, according to a study by physicians from Cambridge Health Alliance and Hasbro Children's Hospital.

Some bacteria may help protect against the development of a type of esophageal cancer, known as adenocarcinoma, according to a new review of the medical literature.

Recent figures from the HEALTHY Study, a nationwide effort led by Temple University to curb obesity and type 2 diabetes in middle school students, found vending machines beverages had added sugars, high calorie 100 percent fruit juices, and snacks over 20

Studies have found that school-based interventions can be very effective in preventing overweight and obesity in large groups of students.

The results of the study demonstrated that when scientifically selected, music could enhance exercise endurance by 15% and also making exercise less of a task and more pleasurable.

Not only do purple carrots contain all of the phytochemicals found in orange carrots, they also contain anthocyanins, potent antioxidants.