Learning that a cancer has metastasized may be one of the scariest things you can hear from your doctor. Metastatic cancers are responsible for 90 percent of all cancer-related deaths. Here is an introduction to the fundamentals of how cancer develops and spreads.

One in six Americans contracts a foodborne illness in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You don’t want that number to include one of your Thanksgiving guests, so don’t let cooking for a crowd lead to mistakes.

Erectile dysfunction is not the most comfortable conversation topic, but it is an important topic to many men and their partners. Here are some questions you may be wondering about but too embarrassed to ask.

Sunburns and excessive tanning can increase your risk for an aggressive form of skin cancer known as melanoma. Could other habits — such as medication use and even your profession — raise your melanoma risk as well?

Kids love Halloween because of all the candy — and parents may begrudge Halloween for the same reason. Whether you’re going door-to-door or hosting your own brouhaha, take precautions to ensure the holiday is as sweet as the candy.

We often try to make food taste better by adding extra salt and fat, but too much of these ingredients can start to take a toll on our health.

We see nutrition labels every day on nearly everything we eat. But what good are they if we don’t understand what we’re actually eating?

With school in full swing and the start of flu season right around the corner, autumn marks a time for change. Keep healthy with the tips for the fall season.

Children in large groups can be great breeding grounds for viruses and infectious illness, so follow these simple steps to help safeguard your kid’s health.

With the start of the NFL season and the beginning of school athletics right around the corner, many people are resuming the conversation about a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) known as a concussion. Learn about the symptoms, treatment options and outlook of a concussion.