(HealthDay News) -- Obese women who gain more than 15 pounds during pregnancy tend to retain much of it long after delivery, a new U.S. study finds. Oregon researchers collected data on almost 1,700 obese women (their body mass index was 30 or higher)...

(HealthDay News) -- The "white matter" that connects the regions of the brain may have more of a role in memory and cognitive loss than previously believed, a new study says. By comparing brain scans of groups of healthy young and old adults,...

(HealthDay News) -- A compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may help prevent respiratory inflammation linked to diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a University of...

What are LDL and HDL cholesterol? LDL cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol, because elevated levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. LDL lipoprotein deposits cholesterol on the artery walls,...

(HealthDay News) -- If you develop trouble chewing, it's important to make sure you are still getting each day's worth of vital nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers these suggestions to help you maintain a healthy diet as you...