Meditation is gaining attention as a potential way to maintain well-being and good health. It can calm your mind, relax your body, and soothe your spirit. In addition, it's inexpensive and its risks are minimal.

Some athletes focus too much on being thin, pushing exercise and dieting to the extreme.

While the nicotine patch can be an effective method to help some people quit smoking and improve their health, it may not be the best smoking cessation tool for everyone.

A new study finds that Americans may not be consuming enough calcium.

Breast-feeding may help reduce some long-term negative side effects of cancer treatment in women who survived childhood cancer, according to a new study.

 By this point, New Year's resolutions might be a dim memory -- which makes it a good time for fine-tuning, especially for those who resolved to lose weight. 

Nausea and vomiting are common among pregnant women. Although these symptoms often are dubbed morning sickness, they can last all day.

 A heart-healthy diet can help keep blood vessels clear of plaque, and help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Fluctuations in hormone levels and other factors during pregnancy can lead to changes in a woman's skin and hair.

Women may have pain in the pelvic region for a number of reasons.