About 18% of cancers have been linked to things such as carrying excess pounds and not getting enough exercise.
Have you gone through menopause? If so, then experiencing certain types of stress can increase your risk for a heart arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation.
The holidays are a time to be with those you love. You gather together, tell stories, laugh, and, unfortunately for a lot of people, eat really unhealthy foods.
College can pose challenges for the student with asthma. New and unfamiliar living quarters, school and social stresses, and other factors can set off a flare-up. Here are some helpful tips.
The human appendix is a 3- to 6-inch narrow tube located where the small and large intestines join. It's mostly known for becoming inflamed, affecting thousands of Americans each year. To learn more about the appendix, take this quiz.
Most vertebrae are separated by flexible disks of cartilage that act like shock absorbers and allow your spine to move. With age, your disks can lose their height and ability to cushion. This process is called disk degeneration. This video explains more about this condition and the treatments available.