Depression and suicide rates are soaring among young Americans, according to research confirming earlier findings. Here's what to do if your teen is depressed.
There’s promise that blood tests could someday predict dementia as much as a decade before the disease strikes: Early detection could lead to effective prevention.
If you have high cholesterol, taking statins can lower your risk of heart disease. But statins may promote diabetes. Get the facts to protect your health.
A concussion is caused by a blow or jolt to the head. It is also called a traumatic brain injury. Find out more about concussions by taking this quiz.
Statins don’t always lower high cholesterol levels enough. New PCSK9 inhibitors can help. But you need to know about a danger of new cholesterol lowering drugs.
Only a biopsy, which requires surgery, can establish an ovarian cancer diagnosis. But your doctor may be able to feel an enlarged ovary during a pelvic exam.
Taking high amounts of a vitamin known to have health benefits may seem perfectly safe, but sometimes it can be dangerous: Too much niacin can damage eyes.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society says the breast cancer death rate is declining. This is probably because of earlier detection through routine screening and better treatment. Early detection is the main way to find breast cancer when it’s small and easier to treat.
The seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease can occur over four to 20 years, but typically last fifteen years once symptoms begin. Here's what you should know.
Walking pneumonia symptoms can feel like a cold, but if you also have a fever and chest pain you should rest. Here's what you should know about the symptoms.
What is CBD oil? This oil contains cannabidiol, a chemical in the marijuana plant. It doesn't get you high, but marketers claim it has health benefits.
Obesity may raise the risk for multiple sclerosis for some people – and weight loss to treat MS may potentially help prevent the disease. Learn more here.