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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs, such as the liver or kidneys. Like other types of cancer, carcinomas are abnormal cells that ...

Doctors don’t always see obvious signs of cancer growth after a diagnosis. They need to hunt for clues. One way they can do that is with a carcinoembryonic antigen test. It measures a protein ...

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 ...

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 ...

Critics say a new, broader definition of high-risk plaque opens the door to more tests, diagnoses, and invasive procedures, steering us down a potentially harmful path.

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 ...

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.

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 ...