Today's medical and technological advances are helping many to more easily monitor health issues that might have previously gone undetected.
Do some types of marijuana get you 'higher' than others? According to researchers from The Netherlands, you might be in for a bit of a trip, that is, if you've got your hands on some really potent cannabis.
However, for those on the fence about breastfeeding-whether it's due to medical or personal reasons, a recent study shows that breastfeeding can help increase healthy bacteria found in your child's gastrointestinal tract.
Jenna Hinman, 26, from Port Byron, NY, was diagnosed with a rare, pregnancy-related cancer just minutes after giving birth to twin daughters.
Archaeologists have discovered the presence of metastatic cancer in an ancient human, making it the earliest complete example of human with cancer.
For some of us, we may find ourselves experiencing headache pain too frequently. Excessive pain in various regions of the skull can signal an alternate health issue that may need additional testing. However, when is it right to make that call?
We already knew smoking cigarettes was detrimental to our health. We also knew that second-hand smoke causes the same harmful effects of smoking cigarettes. But did we know about third-hand smoke?
Feeling a bit off but can't quite put your finger on it? A recent study shows that for some flu sufferers, they may have developed an infection without even experiencing any symptoms. In fact, according to lead study author Dr. Andrew Hayward, this could be true for 23 percent of flu cases.
As of Monday, only half of the city's drivers in Paris will be allowed on the road any given day due to dangerous pollution levels in the area.
A recent study shows how some medical providers may discriminate against women when it comes to giving heart attack treatment.
Oats have long been a safe source of food to improve overall health. The benefits of the grain have been documented in hundreds of studies over the years. Now, there are new findings from the Annual Conference of the American Chemical Society.
After news broke on Friday about reality television star Kristin Cavallari opting to not vaccinate her children because of her concerns regarding autism, the twitterverse went bonkers on Jenny McCarthy, a well-known outspoken figure against vaccinations.