Babies born after the use of certain infertility treatments have a higher risk of birth defects than babies born to couples with no history of infertility, a large new study shows.

The same ingredient in black pepper that makes you sneeze may help keep you slim.

Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.

Loss of appetite can make it difficult to get adequate nutrition, especially when you’re sick or not feeling well. What can you do to be sure you’re getting the nutrients you need? Experts recommend these 10 strategies for getting nutrients and calories.

Adam Yauch, 47, best known as MCA and a founding member of the Beastie Boys rap group, died today after a three-year battle with salivary cancer.

Asthma is not just dangerous for kids. People over 65 also have asthma and often face an uphill health battle as a result, a new study suggests.

Multitasking may hurt our performance, but we do it anyway both out of habit and because it makes us feel good, a new study reports.

A healthy lifestyle may help protect seniors against dementia and Alzheimer’s as they age.

There are a lot of myths about healthy aging and nutrition. WebMD went to the experts to separate the myths from the facts.

What makes some people live longer than others? Studies suggest that diet is one of the important contributors to longevity and a healthy life.

WebMD talks to celebrity trainers about how the Avengers stars stay in shape.

WebMD talks to celebrity trainers about how the Avengers stars stay in shape.

More girls in the U.S. are remaining virgins until their late teens and into their 20s, with the biggest rates of decline in sexual activity seen among African-Americans and Hispanics, the CDC says.

More girls in the U.S. are remaining virgins until their late teens and into their 20s, with the biggest rates of decline in sexual activity seen among African-Americans and Hispanics, the CDC says.

Energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, boosting the risk of cavities, according to a new study.

Energy and sports drinks can damage tooth enamel, boosting the risk of cavities, according to a new study.

When lupus attacks the kidneys, the damage can be life-threatening. Now, updated guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology are aimed at identifying kidney involvement in lupus early and treating it aggressively to stop this damage in its tracks.

Smoking women have more hot flashes as they transition through menopause, and this is especially true for women who carry certain genes, a new study finds.

More than 50 years of data are in, showing that people with schizophrenia who take antipsychotic drugs lower their risk of relapse, a new study suggests.