Smoking cigarettes is a proven cause of cancer and other medical conditions. But some people may continue to use tobacco even after they have had cancer.

Electronic cigarettes are booming in popularity and sometimes touted as a helpful tool for quitting smoking. But, because they are relatively new, there is limited knowledge about their health effects.

Alzheimer's disease is often thought of as a part of aging, but it may not have to be. New research suggests a certain vitamin may help prevent the disease.

Antidepressants affect the moods of countless people with depression around the world. But they may also affect their waistlines.

The saying "Like mother, like daughter" may not be as true as it seems — at least when it comes to drinking habits.

Although children have been eating more fruit in recent years, they still may not be eating enough fruits and vegetables overall.

Being obese is associated with having health issues, which can include sepsis. But obese patients may have better recovery rates from sepsis than normal-weight or overweight patients, new research suggests.

The right food and medicine can be key to managing irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation. Specialists in those diseases recently updated treatment standards for patients with these conditions.

Aspirin is one of the cheapest and most common medicines available. Regular use of aspirin has been linked to lower risk of heart problems, but it may also help prevent other serious conditions.

The 10-year survival rate for prostate cancer is about 99 percent, reports the American Cancer Society. While the odds for surviving this disease are great, many of those men are left with unpleasant symptoms from their treatment.