Obesity declared a disease by doctors 
Obesity declared a disease by doctors
The American Medical Association voted this week to officially recognize obesity as a disease. So what does this mean?
Organ donation gets boost through Facebook 
Organ donation gets boost through Facebook
Social media sites may serve as a valuable tool in public health, study finds.
Diabetes: Walk away your risk 
Diabetes: Walk away your risk
Researchers say a 15-minute walk after mealtime may prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes in seniors.
Can paid sick leave reduce the spread of flu? 
Can paid sick leave reduce the spread of flu?
Find out why researchers say companies can keep their employees healthier by offering them paid sick days.
What to expect from a colonoscopy 
What to expect from a colonoscopy
This simple test is painless and brief, but many put it off. Here’s what you need to know about colonoscopies.
Yoga sharpens cognitive function, study shows 
Yoga sharpens cognitive function, study shows
Memory and concentration have been shown to improve with 20 minutes of yoga.
Pooches help speed up recovery 
Pooches help speed up recovery
Pediatric and oncology patients get lots of love from some very special four-legged friends.