Wellness

Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be resistant to the vaccine.

In order to drive profitability and performance, 87 percent of employers relied on wellness programs in 2012, up from 75 percent in 2010.

Opponents are pressing to delay enforcement of the city's novel plan to crack down on supersized, sugary drinks, saying businesses shouldn't have to spend millions of dollars to comply until a court rules on whether the measure is legal.

Most candy, high-calorie drinks and greasy meals could soon be on a food blacklist in the nation's schools.

The government for the first time is proposing broad new standards to make school snacks healthier, a move that would ban the sale of almost all candy, high-calorie sports drinks and greasy foods on campus.

By taking advantage of workplace wellness offerings, American employees are approaching their work with more energy and motivation.

A new study shows how important it is for men to carefully consider treatments for early-stage prostate cancer. Fifteen years after surgery or radiation treatment, nearly all of the older men in the study had some problems having sex.

Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is bad. School gym classes make a big difference in kids' weight.