Both moms and dads are at an increased risk for depression during the first year of their infant's life, finds a new study of parents in the U.K.

Exposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of nonstick cookware and waterproof and stain-resistant products could be raising cholesterol levels in children, a new study suggests.

Study: In adults and children over age 6 months, the H1N1 swine flu was no more severe -- and posed no greater risk of serious disease -- than seasonal flu.

People often misinterpret product claims of low-carbohydrate content on the front of packages, believing the foods are healthy and will help them manage their weight, a study shows.

Infants and young children who don?t get enough sleep at night may face a significantly increased risk of becoming obese before adulthood, a new study says.

BPA leaches from dental sealants and "white" non-amalgam fillings -- but dentists can take simple steps that greatly decrease risk from the controversial plastics ingredient.

Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows.

A new study shows blood levels of substances known as persistent organic pollutants were higher in people who had lost weight compared with those who maintained or gained weight.

Money may shape your outlook on life, but it can only buy so much when it comes to your daily happiness, a study suggests.

Men may experience mild loss of memory and thinking skills more often than women, new research suggests.