Healthy foods should be included on the list of back-to-school supplies for your children, says a University of Michigan Health System expert.

Breast-feeding offers a host of benefits to both mother and baby, including a stronger immune system for the baby and faster weight loss for mom. There are even some known psychological benefits from breast-feeding, such as a stronger parent-child bond.

Physical frailty among the elderly may be linked to early Alzheimer's disease, regardless of whether or not patients develop dementia, new research reveals.

Even a little stress and anxiety can greatly worsen and extend a person's reaction to common allergens, a new study says.

Earlier onset, longer duration and greater severity of diabetes may increase the risk for mild cognitive impairment, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.