Brisk walking may reverse the severe bone loss associated with a common prostate cancer therapy, curbing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis, researchers report.

  HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, may have reached the U.S. in 1969 from Haiti, 12 years before AIDS was recognized, scientists report.

  Children may be especially vulnerable to the effects of global warming and steps should be taken to safeguard their health as temperatures rise, according to a new report.

  Smoking may increase the risk of psoriasis, a study shows.

  Breastfeeding doesn't increase breast sagging, University of Kentucky plastic surgeons report.

  Developing an Asthma Action Plan for yourself and/or loved ones is an effective way to manage asthma symptoms and prevent asthma emergencies.

  How can you determine your risk of atherosclerosis? The risk factors are easy to identify. You can use the same tools your doctor uses to learn where you stand.

  Hardening of the arteries is the leading cause of heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

  There are tests for diagnosing atherosclerosis, but none are perfect, and some tests carry a slight risk of harm. So testing for atherosclerosis isn't as simple as you might think.

  High cholesterol levels lead to clogged arteries in a process called atherosclerosis. Lowering cholesterol lowers the risk of diseases caused by atherosclerosis, like heart attacks and strokes.

  Take this quiz to find out how much you know about bone health, and learn a bit about what you can do to protect your skeleton from head to toe!

  Nearly two-thirds of women mistakenly believe having no family history of cancer means they have a low risk for developing the disease and most do not know that oral contraceptive use is protective against ovarian and uterine cancer, a new survey shows.

  Some high blood pressure drugs may help prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to preliminary lab tests on mice, researchers report.

  House Democrats pushed through another children's health insurance bill in hopes of pressuring more Republicans to support the measure.