The cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin is safe to use, the Food and Drug Administration says.

Young girls who smoke in high school are more likely to become overweight than their nonsmoking peers.

Programs targeted at parents may be an effective way to improve children’s health.

Obesity can undermine men’s sex lives, but weight-loss surgery may give very heavy guys their mojo back.

Go ahead, hit the snooze button: Your heart might thank you.

Getting some one-on-one time with a counselor can help shed unwanted pounds.

Elevated blood pressure at the doctor's office isn't just a myth.

For children, a good night's sleep may reduce chances of obesity later.

Sporadic smoking isn't risk free. 

Cigarettes plus obesity equals a greater risk of death.