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Choosing a Weight Loss Buddy

Losing weight with a buddy is more fun, and it may even help you shed more pounds.

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Salty Diet Linked to Stroke Risk

Fewer than 2 teaspoons of salt a day may raise your risk of stroke, a study shows.

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2 Drugs Look Promising for Rare Pancreatic Cancer

Two kidney cancer drugs show great promise for the treatment of the rare type of pancreatic cancer that Steve Jobs was diagnosed with in 2004.

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‘Do Your Part,’ Michelle Obama Says on ‘Let’s Move’ 1st Anniversary

In its first year, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” program to fight child obesity enlisted a broad coalition of parents, teachers, businesses, and doctors. Now she’s calling on all Americans to do their part.

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‘Do Your Part,’ Michelle Obama Says on ‘Let’s Move’ 1st Anniversary

In its first year, Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” program to fight child obesity enlisted a broad coalition of parents, teachers, businesses, and doctors. Now she’s calling on all Americans to do their part.

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How to Wreck Your Heart

When it comes to the heart’s health, there are some things you can’t control — like getting older, or having a parent with heart disease. But there are many more things you can do to lower chances of sabotaging your ticker.

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Predicting Your Menopause Age: What Factors Matter

When will you reach menopause? WebMD explains what factors into your menopause age.

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Survey: E-Cigarettes May Help Smokers Quit

E-cigarettes are becoming more popular — and some users say the nicotine-vapor devices helped them quit smoking. Do they really work? Are they safe enough?

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Early Success for Gel That Treats Acne Scars

A gel made from a person’s own blood may help to fill in acne scars, preliminary research suggests.

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Lymph Node Removal Not Needed for Breast Cancer Patients

Many women being treated for early breast cancer can keep the lymph nodes under their arms without fear that it will hurt their chances of survival or increase the odds that their cancer will return, experts say.

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