The more you know about health, the longer you might live.

Reaching the five-year milestone after surgery to treat esophageal cancer is cause for celebration. And many patients may be reaching this milestone.

Four pharmaceutical companies received approval today from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market generic versions of Abilify, an atypical antipsychotic drug.

Breastfeeding may not just bring benefits to baby.

Do you tend to ignore air quality reports, thinking they're only for people with certain breathing problems? This week, experts are highlighting how air quality can affect everyone.

Excessive alcohol use is a public health issue. To make a difference — especially for problems like binge drinking — it’s helpful to identify where and how big the problem is.

Hodgkin lymphoma survivors may face other health risks later on.

Many Americans eat more salt than dietary guidelines recommend. New evidence suggests that salt may not be as serious a threat to one group of patients' blood pressure as once thought.

Good news for cirrhosis patients: Survival may be much more common than it once was.

Turning your attention to your smartphone may mean paying too little attention to your child's safety on the playground.