Fewer than one-half of U.S. young people are discussing sensitive issues like sexual health, mental health, and gun safety with their health care providers, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Flow is a state of being when you are so immersed in a task that everything around you seems to fade into the background. Research says the benefits of flow are endless. Here's how to cultivate it.

Is this botanical substance a dietary supplement with pain relieving properties — or is it an addictive drug?

Video doctor-patient visits, which allow health care providers and patients to communicate using a computer can replace in-office visits for many patients.

In its assessment, U.S. News & World Report ranked more than 40 diet and eating plans. The best overall for the second straight year: The Mediterranean Diet.

Are there actual health-related benefits to abstaining for the whole month of January? Research from the University of Sussex in England says yes, there are.

In a trend that’s continued for more than 30 years, U.S. veterinarians — especially female vets — are at higher risk for suicide than the general population.

Hawaii is the healthiest state in America — a position it’s held four of the past five years, according to an annual report from the United Health Foundation.

The benefits of vitamin D are well established — from healthy bones to a strong immune system — so it's important to have optimal levels. One way to accomplish that? Magnesium.

Going gluten free for your holiday recipes? Or just switching to coconut cooking oil? Make sure you watch out for these possible pitfalls.