Researchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker, to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. Stressors and financial problems have been linked to it.…

According to a new report, 2 out of every 5 of New York City's children from kindergartento eighth grade, are either overweight or obese.This figure, released in a report on Sunday,comes from the latest New York City Fitnessgram assessment.…

Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can help control a number of symptoms and side effects, such as pain, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting, associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments. …

The growth rate of health spending is at its slowest in a half-century, a sign that people are forgoing medical care during the recession, according to an "analysis of government data by USA Today. …

The US worker is paying an average of $482 extra this year for family health coverage, 14% more than last year, even though total premiums - including what employers contribute, only rose 3% to an average of $13,770.…

A research clinic for Multiple Sclerosis patients is being set up with a 10 million pounddonation from the author J K Rowling, according to The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic at the University of Edinburgh.…

Nearly one out of every three American children is clinically overweight or obese. The health and well-being of future generations is undeniably at risk, while USA Today and People magazinedeclared There is no childhood obesity epidemic.…