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.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult to treat cancers. It usually doesn’t give the patient any clues, so it’s generally found later — often when the cancer has spread beyond the pancreas. But results from a recent clinical trial may offer positive news.

When cancer spreads to the bones, pain is inevitable. Radiation is used to offer pain relief, but there seems to be some conflict about how much and how often radiation is needed to achieve relief. A recently released study shows less may be more.

The American Heart Association has looked at poor diet and seen the damage it has done. Healthcare providers are being called on to treat unhealthy behaviors as aggressively as physical risk factors.

Elderly cancer patients typically are not as strong as their younger counterparts. They often don’t recover as quickly from surgery and may need special attention. Researchers have found that one surgical technique may improve the outlook for elderly colorectal cancer patients.

Falling accounts for over half of hospital admissions for head trauma in older adults. So how can these adults protect their heads when they fall?