Girls are twice as likely as boys to be diagnosed with depression, and researchers in London have now uncovered clues as to why.

A new study says that married men may have triple the risk of obesity, compared to unmarried men, and that marriage seems to ...

After recent scary headlines about the things we eat, ranging from Girl Scout Cookies and sugar-free slushies to protein ...

Two new studies suggest cannabis carries very serious heart health risks, including that people under 50 who use it are more than six times as likely to have a heart attack, compared to nonusers.

More people have colon cancer spread to their bones than in years past. This may be because colon cancer treatments have improved, which allows people to live longer, giving the cancer more time ...

Are you convinced the reason for your son or daughter's rowdiness lies in a box of Milk Duds? You?re not alone. Many concerned parents and health organizations believe there is a link between a ...

Bartter syndrome is a group of similar rare conditions that affect the kidneys. It's genetic, meaning it's caused by a problem with a gene. If you have this condition, too much salt and calcium ...

Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a rare form of cancer affecting the peritoneum, the thin membrane surrounding your abdominal organs. Finding out that you or a loved one has it can be tough, and ...

Spinal stenosis surgery helps to reopen your spinal canal, the channel in your backbone that houses your spinal cord and other nerves. A doctor does the surgery when the space in the canal narrows ...

Chew on this: Chewing gum can be good for you. Not only can it freshen your breath, it can help you overcome cigarette cravings, improve your memory -- and even help you lose weight. Contestants ...

When is a carb not a carb? That's the question many carb-conscious dieters are facing as they struggle to keep their carb counts within the strict limits recommended by Atkins and other low-carb ...