The street drugs called “bath salts,” not to be confused with the relaxing bathtub product, may be more dangerous than people realize. These designer drugs have been sending folks to the ER.

While there are a number of public health issues that still need to be fixed, there are signs that our overall health and quality of life is improving.

Whether vitamins and other supplements promote cardiovascular health is not a new question. Previous studies have offered conflicting evidence about whether vitamin B lessens the chances that a person at risk for stroke will suffer such a trauma.

People all around the world enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning to help kick start the day. But what other benefits might coffee have? A recent study provided insight into this question by examining the relationship between coffee consumption and various illnesses.

Unfortunately, Alzheimer's disease is a condition which affects many people around the globe. Families of all types, cultures and nations cope with this disease, which often requires family members to play the role of caregiver.

We’ve come a long way in the fight against 200 types of cancer, but we still have a long way to go. That’s the message from the latest American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) progress report.

Many people over 60 years old experience severe back pain and seek surgery to relieve it. But some of them may be at risk for complications.

Making the effort to protect yourself from mosquito bites might do much more than just prevent an annoying itch; it might also help prevent an illness experienced by hundreds of people across the US this summer.

While many people experience constipation at some point in time, some people have to deal with it on a much more regular basis. For these individuals, finding an effective treatment is very important.

For patients with mobility problems, being consistent with rehab is an important part of   the recovery process. It might be helpful for many of these patients to meet more often with their specialist or therapist.