B vitamins have long been known to play a key role in metabolism and energy extraction and new research suggests that they may also play a role in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease – which is good news for the aging U.S. population

Officials investigating a cluster of mysterious illnesses in Alabama have so far found only cold and flu viruses.

The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject.

Screening for lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography (CT scans) rather than chest x-rays may be a more effective way of preventing the disease.

The non-profit Soulumination takes professional photographs of children under the age of 18 who are facing life-threatening conditions, providing families with lasting keepsakes and “an enduring, positive record of the child’s life.”

Heat-related deaths in New York City's borough of Manhattan may rise about 20 percent over the next decade, according to a new study

Researchers say they have made a major step towards the development of a universal flu vaccine, after a new immunotherapy approach has shown promise in animal studies.

The Obama administration says more doctors and hospitals are embracing technology as adoption of computerized medical records reaches a "tipping point" in America.