Football is unquestionably a contact sport, and repeated “contacts” could be causing brain injuries.

You've got to breathe to live, but breathing polluted air could put you at risk of health problems.

Staying active could benefit more than just heart health in men.

Unless you’re pregnant or experiencing symptoms, thyroid screening is one medical test that's probably OK to skip.

As medicine evolves, the health care community must keep up with the newest ideas. For patients with diabetes, some recent changes may be important.

Many parents may try to step away from their children when they smoke, but children exposed to even small amounts of smoke may grow up to have heart problems.

Stress, sadness and depression are common to breast cancer patients. Learning to manage those feelings early on, however, could help patients for years to come.

Pain is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease, and for many patients, it's an everyday reality. A new procedure, however, could reduce this pain.

Taken with a heart medication, two hepatitis C drugs might pose some serious health risks.

When it comes to falls and fractures, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. While supplements may improve older people's health, exercise remains the best way to boost strength and mobility and help prevent serious falls.