Research has shown that babies need to be exposed to a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and other organisms to help their immune systems develop and mature

The singer hopes to start a global dialogue about HIV and women

A piece of Alert Energy Caffeine Gum has 40 mg of caffeine. The FDA is looking into the effects of added caffeine on kids, teens.

Tiny technology is making a big difference, giving some elderly California residents peace of mind.

Every March, future doctors at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk find out where the next chapter of their lives will begin.

Star Wars characters helped out with the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Virginia Zoo on March 9, 2013.

2013 marks the 75th anniversary of The March of Dimes and its continued mission to improve the health of babies by working to prevent birth defects, premature

Some bottles of Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups are being recalled because the child-resistant bottle caps may be defective.

Childhood obesity has reportedly more than tripled in the past 30 years and the City of Norfolk wants to help change this trend.

Locally based Operation Smile is celebrating 30 years of service this fall.

"Terminate Breast Cancer" took the top award at Friday evening's Bra-Ha-Ha award ceremony in Chesapeake.

Lace up your shoes for your own health, and to help the American Heart Association take care of others in the community who are trying to prevent, or persevere

Many times, the path to feeling better is losing weight.  For some, losing weight isn't just a wish, it's a must.  Cheryl Tan gets tips from a Yorktown author

The American Cancer is asking people all across Hampton Roads to join them in the fight against cancer.  Cheryl Tan learns about a new long-term research study

Citywide mosquito spraying is underway in Newport News, where recent rain produced an increase in the mosquito population.