Ankylosing spondylitis is a painful condition that can interfere with many aspects of your life, including your sleep. If your back pain is keeping you from getting a good night's rest, it may be time to make some changes.

Diabetes can lead to complications throughout your body, even in your feet. Both poor blood circulation and nerve damage put your feet at risk of skin sores, or ulcers. By properly controlling your diabetes and keeping a close eye on your feet, you can prevent foot ulcers.

One of the most deadly illnesses current and past smokers can face is squamous cell lung cancer. Until now, though, no drugs have targeted the gene mutations that cause this disease

Perhaps you know that person who tries so hard to go to bed "early" but never makes it before 3 am. Or the one who's always up before the rooster, regardless of their bedtime.

The role of exercise in the lives of young people has been a much talked about topic in recent years. New research about how physical activity can affect the overall health of kids and how it should fit into their day to day is being undertaken, both in terms of children's lives at school and at home.

Depression is more than "feeling blue." It affects about 14.8 million American adults and can have negative short-term and long-term health effects.

Bladder function is probably something most people take for granted, but for those with overactive bladder, this situation takes on greater importance.

Pancreatitis, a disorder caused by the inflammation of the pancreas, can sometimes just be a bout of illness that only lasts a few days (called acute pancreatitis).

Osteoarthritis is sometimes called the "wear-and-tear" arthritis because it occurs when joints and joint tissues wear down over time. While osteoarthritis can damage any joint in the body, it often affects the knees and hips.

Many of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) overlap with other mental health issues. It is important to make sure your doctor knows all your symptoms.