A research team from Saint Louis University recently placed the St. Louis area in a high-risk zone for significant spread of the Zika virus this summer.

Exercise helps to keep one young – even at the cellular level, according to new research. A study conducted at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that older women who do little physical activity, sitting for more than 10 hours a day, have cells that are biologically older by eight years compared to women who are more active.

Jude Hassan, who is now clean, is the author of “Suburban Junky: From Honor Roll to Heroin Addict;” a substance abuse and drug prevention speaker; and a school and community liaison at Preferred Family Healthcare. Recently, he spoke to a crowd of parents and students at Wentzville’s Frontier Middle about issues facing teens in today’s world.

From air pollution to a blueberry boost ... you'll want to read this advice regarding aging brains.

When treating post-traumatic stress, a U.S. Navy psychologist says the best options give the power to advance back to the "war fighters"

Diabetes, heart disease and low back pain dominate U.S. health care spending, a recent financial analysis shows.

Shoulder pain and a tendency toward shoulder injury may be linked to increased risk factors for heart disease, according to a new study of skilled laborers.

Consistent use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease among certain groups, new research suggests.

New research shows that obesity can have negative effects on the genes which lead to increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

Legalizing marijuana may reduce its stigma among teens in those states, according to analysis of a nationwide survey.