Vitamin D has been reported to decrease some bone diseases and reduce risk of other diseases like cancer and heart disease. But some of these claims may not be supported by research.

Prostate cancer treatment is a common cause of erectile dysfunction (ED). A new study set out to see if tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca) could prevent this post-treatment ED.

Not being able to soothe a baby with colic, a condition in which the baby cries continually, can be frustrating. Would changing the baby’s diet would help prevent the colic?

Tobacco companies are not as free to advertise as they were years ago, but a new study suggests that despite restrictions, cigarette marketing is still reaching many young people.

It's not uncommon for children to experience symptoms of eczema, a skin condition also called atopic dermatitis. It is less understood how long those symptoms last for individuals.

For people with chronic high blood sugar, exercise and a healthy diet could delay or prevent diabetes. New research shows those interventions could even save lives.

It can be tough to wake up that first spring morning after "losing an hour" with daylight savings time, but could it also be harmful to your health? A new study explored that possibility.

Though not a direct threat on American soil, health officials from the US and around the world are closely watching an outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa.

People with scarring of their liver (known as cirrhosis) are at risk for liver cancer. New research suggests there may be a way to detect this cancer earlier, thus improving survival odds.

Most physicians refer to well-established guidelines that dictate when to start treatment for high blood pressure. Even a small change in target blood pressure guidelines can have a significant effect on the way blood pressure treatment is considered.