Announcement could lead to increased funding for obesity research and help people obtain insurance coverage for treatment
Poor nutrition, little exercise blamed for problem
On World Tobacco Day, health experts zero in on efforts to prevent kids from starting smoking
World Health Organization is warning about dire consequences if drug-resistant form of malaria spreads beyond southeast Asia
They say careful monitoring of women with Jolie's genetic mutation may be adequate in some cases
Every 20 seconds, a child dies from a disease that could have been prevented with a safe and effective vaccine
Malaria kills more than 650,000 people each year
Green, leafy vegetables, fruits and nuts naturally contain folate, a B vitamin that helps body make healthy new cells
Doctors say collaboration between government, NGOs to help more people receive care for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria has had huge positive impact
Coronary heart disease is number one killer worldwide of men and women over age of 60
Researchers think they might have found a way to slow the progression of disabling brain disorder
It can be hard in US to identify and diagnose people with serious mental illnesses
In addition to debating gun control, experts say we need to ask why our mental health system is failing
Leading US health experts say controlling spread of disease depends on continued vigilance of global health systems
Disease is one of the leading causes of unnecessary infant and child deaths worldwide
US announces plan to significantly reduce global spread of AIDS; medical advances in research, treatment also have many officials feeling hopeful
Drug treatment called bronchial thermoplasty involves use of heat applied to lining of lungs
Study involves changing medicine levels to suit degree of symptoms
Every year, in countries rich and poor, more than one million babies die because they are born prematurely
Doctors at University of Texas Medical Branch evaluated patients, determined lowest possible dose of medication that would control their asthma
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