Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow movement, controlled breathing and concentration. People of any age can practice Qigong. A small study recently looked to see if the practice could help with fatigue.

Although it may be well-managed in the US, malaria should still be a concern for Americans traveling internationally.  Malaria is an infectious disease that occurs after a person has been bitten by an infected mosquito.

On the way to work, in line at the grocery store, picking up the kids from school — we have to deal with noise everywhere we go. And as it turns out, these noises may affect more than just our hearing. 

Exercising is good for your overall health; it may even improve mental health. And recent research suggests that exercise could benefit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with depression.

Women who have mutations in the BRCA genes are at higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Research has suggested that women with these altered genes may also have problems conceiving children and that they go through menopause earlier than women without the defective genes.

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and, despite improvements in treating this condition, it still remains a large problem among some groups.

Asthma hospitalizations can often be prevented with regular, continuous condition management. However, it's not always easy for kids to manage their asthma.

After surgery, patients often want to get out of the hospital as soon as possible. Diabetes, however, can lead to complications, and high blood sugar before surgery may lead to longer stays.

About 80 percent of women are affected by uterine fibroids — non-cancerous tumors in the uterus (womb) - by age 50. And they can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life.

Issues with the skin, especially skin on the hands, can interfere with many different aspects of life. To better predict the presence of a certain skin condition on the hands — eczema — the authors of a new study followed young adults for eight years.