Depression is a mental condition. However, the dangers of this condition can spread beyond mental health, and may even involve the heart.

We tend to think of football players as healthy and strong, but a new study suggests that they may be prone to future heart troubles.

A few cups of coffee every day may provide more than a boost to get through the day. That hot brew may also save lives, at least among a subset of people with cirrhosis of the liver, new research suggests.

When teens see stars smoking in movies and on TV, they're more likely to light up themselves, says past research. But is the same true for adults?

Prescription medications were designed to help prevent illness and death, not cause it. But new research suggests some common medications could increase the risk of an early death.

Walking is a safe and healthy exercise for most people. Patients with chronic kidney disease get some important health benefits from walking.

Some allergy patients might be able to spend this spring a little more comfortable than usual. A new form of allergy medicine was recently approved in the US.

Skin cancer is common and has a high survival rate if detected early. A new study suggests that one group may be more likely to find out about their cancer once it's already at an advanced stage.

Colonoscopies are touted as the best way to prevent colon cancer. Now, a new study shows just how well they work.

Hearing loss makes it difficult to understand others who speak to you. But for children, hearing loss also makes learning speech and language more difficult.