Lung cancer and emphysema are usually at the top of the list of smoking risks, but there are many more ways smoking can harm the body.

In some prostate cancer patients, the disease is closely watched, rather than actively treated. A new study suggested that testosterone levels...

It may seem harmless to pop a multivitamin each day, but many dietary supplements still contain active ingredients that affect the body. They...

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that affects bone, tissue and cell growth. Vitamin D deficiency is common around the world, especially among...

Having one health condition can often put someone at risk for another health condition. Such is the case with obstructive sleep apnea, a common...

With increasing survival rates for many types of childhood cancers, some of these cancers are approaching cures. Several key events have made this...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... and, according to a recent study, six more servings of fruit and vegetables could help you live longer.

A gluten-free diet can control or eliminate the painful symptoms of celiac disease. Now, there is more good news for celiac disease patients...

Genetic testing has been hailed by some as the wave of the future that will allow cancer treatment to be approached in a more personalized way....

Mood-stabilizing medications are used to treat mental or neurological conditions, but a new study suggested that one of these medications might...

Medicine is an ever-changing field, adapting to trends in illnesses, changes in technology and new research. A new report looked at how the area...

Many women who have faced breast cancer also face decreased odds of survival. Increasing concentrations of a vitamin in the blood might change...