A stroke can impair a person's ability to perform daily functions, which may affect their quality of life. Improving quality of life after a stroke has been a focus of healthcare providers.

More awareness exists today about postpartum depression than in the past. But now women are becoming aware of another concern — prenatal depression.

For patients with type 1 diabetes, keeping a close eye on blood sugar levels and managing their disease is a part of everyday life. A recent study may give these patients another reason to stay on top of their medical care.

Women who have overcome fertility problems know the joy of finally becoming pregnant. But their infertility history may help them prepare for the pregnancy as well.

Medications originally created to lower cholesterol have been considered for use in treating a variety of other conditions. However, the authors of a new study say that a certain type of pneumonia may not be one such condition.

Some surgeries on the abdomen are prone to the "weekend effect," where complications and illnesses occur more often when procedures are done on Saturday and Sunday compared to the rest of the week. Appendix removal, however, may not be a part of that effect.

What do LeBron James, Peyton Manning and Serena Williams all have in common? Clearly they're top athletes. But they also promote unhealthy foods and drinks more than their peers.

Carrying twins may mean a higher risk of pregnancy complications for some women. Often, a mom carrying twins plans for a cesarean section instead of a vaginal delivery.

Malaria is an international problem and, as of yet, no successful vaccine for this mosquito-borne illness has been developed. Preliminary results for a new vaccine show that the situation might be changing.

A developing outbreak of Salmonella has led health authorities to stress the importance of using the proper temperature when cooking raw foods.