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.
Leukemia is not one disease. Although it is a form of cancer affecting blood cells, there are several types of leukemia and they can be either acute or chronic.
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.
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.
Regular exercise could make you more tolerant of pain; it might also make you “tougher.” If you have chronic pain, take it slow but don’t stop moving.
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.
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.
Exercise has health benefits for mind and body. Now researchers have found a specific type of exercise boosts memory in seniors — and it might prevent dementia