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School lunches have been called many things, but a group of retired military officers is giving them a new label: national security threat.

For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you're expecting isn't exactly the top priority — rather, it's making sure your baby gets enough nutrients to grow. But in a small new study, researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand report that a mother's regular aerobic exercise may be good for a growing fetus' health — and may even help a baby get a healthier start in life.

Is giving up sex bad for your health? And why would her boyfriend's breath actually excite one woman? Sexploration answers your most intimate queries. Got a question? E-mail us.

Research links too much folic acid — a staple in multivitamins, as well as cereal and bread — to colon, lung and prostate cancers.

The vast majority of infants in the U.S. are not getting the vitamin D that they need, even if they are fed vitamin-enriched formula, a new study has found.

Replacing saturated fats with healthier options can cut the risk of heart disease by a fifth, a US study says.

PepsiCo Inc. plans to cut the sodium found in each serving of its key brands by one-fourth in five years, the company announced Monday, as the industry deals with pressure from the government and health-conscious shoppers who want more options....

And another study shows that 36% of mothers were deficient in vitamin D, too.

A settlement has been reached in the cases of thousands of rescue and cleanup workers who sued the city over damage to their health, according to city officials.

You’ve accepted the idea that TV makes you dumber. But you’ll be surprised to learn the host of other bad things TV can do to you.