Vitamin D, known mostly for its effect on bone health, is also an important factor in maintaining a healthy pregnancy. 

When a pregnant woman experiences pain, fever or inflammation, it's important for her to know what medications she can safely take.

Type 2 diabetes has been linked to dementia and cognitive decline in older adults.  A recent study examined whether intensive blood pressure goals and fibrate therapy could help.

Sugar may taste sweet, but as a new study suggests, it could be harming our hearts.

The gold standard for detecting colorectal cancer is the colonoscopy, which provides an internal view of the entire colon. At home fecal sample tests are also available, but how accurate are they?

Diabetes greatly increases the possibility of having a heart attack or stroke. Early detection and treatment, however, can prevent further progression of the disease.

Drinking six cups of coffee a day may seem extreme to some, but it could cut the risk of getting diabetes. For those worried about caffeine intake, decaf may work just as well.

Low testosterone can mean reduced mood and muscle mass, but could it's treatment mean increased risk for heart troubles? This might be the case, according to the authors of a new study.

The most common pain reliever used by Americans — aspirin — is being used to assist with a number of serious medical conditions. And aspirin may aid with yet another potentially lethal condition.

By 2015, HIV patients are expected to be surviving to and past 50 years old. Therefore, these patients may need to be closely monitored for conditions tied to older age, such as heart disease.