Want to feel good about your self? Just get off the couch and do a little exercise. You don't even have to get real serious, a new study finds.

As people receive the first rounds of the swine flu vaccination many are questioning the necessity and the safety of the medication. Read on to understand what healthcare officials have to say about the debate.

Outside 15 schools in eight states, government regulators have found elevated levels of a substance that — in a more potent form — was also used as a chemical weapon during World War I.

A new discovery about a breast cancer gene may lead to future developments and treatment options, scientists say. "Damaged gene" may be key to treatments. Read on for details...

October is breast cancer awareness month. How much do you know about this disease?  Read on to have your questions answered.

New York is set to release the first round of H1N1 vaccines this week and health care workers are in an uproar. They are being told that they have no choice but to get the vaccine. If they choose not to? Well, then they will be fired. Read on for the full story.

A new study shows that the "prudent" diet- one rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in sweets and processed meats- could be the answer to lowering breast cancer risks. Read on for more information.

Residents in several midwest towns are faced with the dangers of unsanitary waterways near their homes.  The unsuitable conditions have made many locals feel like going outside is simply not an option.

Can a book about a healthy lifestyle for kids help conquer childhood obesity?

Your shower may not be getting you as clean as you think. A recent study finds many showerheads are dirty and may be covering you in a daily dose of bacteria that could make you sick. Yuck!