The risk of a stroke in a young, health person is usually quite low. New research shows that when cocaine is used, the risk increases greatly. 

About eight in 10 people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. While weight is related to the condition, putting on pounds over a few years may not signal increased risk.

Donating a kidney can be a very generous gift, but not one without risks. However, a new study suggests that the risk of kidney failure in the remaining kidney may not be as great as was once thought.

Appendicitis is a common and serious ailment that requires immediate surgery. A new study looked at using an ultrasound to make diagnosis faster and easier without radiation exposure.

Though the flu strikes every year, each season can be different. Researchers behind a new study uncovered some surprising trends about this season's flu.

When unhealthy cholesterol hits very high levels, patients might take a statin medication to help reduce those levels. For those who don’t respond well to this treatment, a lower-intensity statin with another medication may help.

It seems caffeinated drinks are available everywhere you look, from traditional soft drinks to energy drinks. Children and teens have noted this availability as well.

The vaccine that prevents whooping cough fades earlier than expected in older children, based on recent research. But what about for babies and toddlers?

It seems logical that patients with heart problems would eventually die as a result of their condition, but this might not be the case today.

Following a low-fat diet may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. A Mediterranean-style eating plan, however, may help you live longer.