Bladder cancer is certainly no picnic. But, maintaining a healthy emotional state may play a big role in recovering from it.

Being overweight affects a person's ability to live, children included. And for a child with cancer, the extra pounds can add more strain on the treatments.

Habitual alcohol abuse won’t do anybody any favors. New research from Germany suggests that alcohol abuse is even a bit tougher on women than men.

Diabetes affects people of all races and ethnicities. But for reasons that are still not entirely clear, some ethnic groups are more at risk than others.

At first thought, it may seem difficult to see the connection between prostate surgery and eye injury. You might first think, “Are prostate surgeons that far off target?”

High red meat consumption has been associated with increasing a person’s risk of particular cancers. Another form of the disease has been added to the list.

All sexually active women could be exposed to risk factors for cervical cancer, lesbian and heterosexual women alike. Cervical cancer screening is important for all women.

More than ever before, scientists are focusing on the genetic mutations as the root cause of cancer. Stomach cancer treatments may focus on specific gene mutations for best results.

The controversy swirling around vitamins in general will probably always be heated. Some believe taking vitamins and minerals results only in expensive urine. A new study flushes that theory down the toilet.

Kidney transplants can save the lives of patients with kidney failure. Unfortunately, patients' bodies do not always accept the new organ.