University of Missouri study finds peer support interventions effective at improving blood sugar levels of diabetic minority patients.

The percentage of children and adults with eczema hovers above 10 percent, which translates into tens of millions of people who suffer with this dermatological condition every day. Eczema is a challenge to treat, which is why the finding that vitamin D may be an effective treatment is so important.

Millions of people will be shopping this holiday season, going to parties, decorating their homes, and even making plans for the new year that will be here before they know it. One thing most people probably won’t give much thought to, but should, is their teeth. The holiday season can be a difficult time for one’s teeth, due to the increased stress levels and overload of sweets being consumed, but it can also be a perfect time for choosing an oral hygiene renewal.

When you're trying to lose weight but exercising vigorously too, can you tell the difference between your new muscle weight and your fat weight?

Do you have the recalled hummus from Trader Joe's and Sabra in your refrigerator, and are you risking your health?

One doctor admits that the way you dress when you go for a check-up can affect the level of healthcare you get. But it's a two-way street – research shows that the way your doctor dresses can affect your healthcare too!

U.K. researchers examined studies and surveys across England and Scotland and found the top sports and exercises that help protect your heart the most.

The cold weather may make you feel too lazy to exercise. The cloudy skies don't help either. Here are some tips that will help you get your daily exercise this winter.

It is possible for Facebook users to avoid feeling depressed and instead use the site to promote mental health.

Teens are killing themselves by drinking too many sugary soft drinks which is hurting their health.

Botox isn't just for temporarily freezing wrinkles and helping you lose weight. Did you know doctors have been injecting hyperactive sweat gland patients with botox to help regulate their sweating? Here's why it might be dangerous and some natural alternatives you can try.

If you've switched to aspartame-sweetened products to help lower your calories so you can lose weight, breaking new research might have found that they might actually have the opposite effect on your weight loss.

Psoriasis is one of the more frustrating skin conditions, as it can be challenging to treat and cause embarrassment. Along with conventional over-the-counter and prescription medications, there is evidence that the herbal remedy curcumin can be effective for treating psoriasis.

The psychiatric drugs and other psychiatric interventions for mental illness consistently cause more problems than they solve and therefore natural interventions for mental health are preferable.

Melissa McCarthy, famously known for her role in Ghostbusters, is in the news for her recent triumph over obesity. She didn't do it to fit into Hollywood's view of beautiful. Here's her motivation and a secret she's shared about how she did it.