Matters of health can't always be separated clearly into physical issues and mental issues. A new review examined one such overlap between physical and mental health — sleeping troubles in cancer patients.

The buzz of a mosquito or the itch of its bite can be annoying, but in some cases, that bite may become a serious matter. A new study examined illnesses caused by infected bugs.

Earlier this year, Kraft Foods announced that there was a shortage of Velveeta. Now, it looks like some of the so-called "Liquid Gold" will have to come off the shelves.

Although stroke numbers have been dropping over the past decade, African Americans continue to face a high stroke risk. And stroke rates seem to be rising in one Southern state.

Young women are more prone to depression than older women or men of any age. New research looked into whether depression was a sign of physical health problems.

Being physically fit is healthy for the body and mind, regardless of age. New research suggests that physical fitness also may give a boost to kids' grades in school.

Vitamin D is an important nutrient that people get through their diet and that the body produces when exposed to sunlight. If people do not have enough of the vitamin in their blood, they might be at risk for some serious health problems.

A variety of pregnancy complications can increase the risks of childbirth and pregnancy for women. Gestational diabetes is one of these.

Postural tachycardia syndrome is a condition that is often mistaken for chronic fatigue. However, people with postural tachycardia syndrome may have worse physical and social difficulties than those with fatigue.

Treating gastric reflux with over-the-counter (OTC) medication might not bring relief, even though the medications might be similar to the prescription brands.