Cirrhosis of the liver may usually be preventable, but it may be more common than previously thought. Fortunately, patients can take simple steps to keep their livers in tip-top shape.

That whole-grain bread is good for more than just a tasty sandwich — it may help you live longer.

After a long battle with cancer, ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor Stuart Scott died Sunday.

Improving arthritis symptoms may be as simple as getting some exercise.

Obesity and metabolic problems may not always go hand-in-hand. Some obese people may not develop the metabolic changes that are often tied to obesity.

One year, 41 approvals. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved more medications in 2014 than it has in 18 years. Why so many new medications?

Women with a condition called atypical hyperplasia may benefit from breast cancer screening — which can help doctors and patients find and fight breast cancer early.

Cancer may not be as much of a threat as it used to be. Newer medications and healthier lifestyles are winning the fight.

After the last drops of New Year's Eve champagne have been drunk, some revelers may be in a less-than-happy mood when they wake up with a hangover. Unfortunately, there is no magic cure for hangovers — it's really just about not drinking too much and staying hydrated.

Some of the many health benefits of exercise may also apply to patients with Parkinson's. Parkinson's patients who exercise may have improved balance and mobility.