Your pancreas is no one-trick pony. It plays an important role in many processes of the body. So, when things go awry, and the pancreas becomes inflamed, you may be faced with some serious health problems.

You know those incredible intense movie kisses that make you tingle? Or those steamy Hollywood sex scenes you can't get out of your mind? Ever wonder how they affect teenager's mind?

When tragedies strike that affect communities or the nation as a whole, it is important to take the time to care for mental health. Sometimes traumas can cause mental distress not only for those directly involved, but for widespread publics too.

Crohn's disease is a condition that can cause swelling and irritation in any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth all the way to the rectum. While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, there are ways to control the swelling and other symptoms.

Hot flashes, sleepless nights, vaginal dryness, mood swings... The symptoms of menopause can be uncomfortable. Many treatment options are available, including controversial hormone therapy. But is it safe?

The modern Olympic Games debuted in 1896 in Athens, Greece. Opening day for the modern world’s 30th Olympic Games will be July 27, 2012 in London, England.

What if some of our health problems stemming from food didn’t come from what we are eating but how we are eating it?

Energy drinks may be all the rage for a certain set of on-the-go young people, but are they safe? These caffeinated concoctions are said to help people focus, overcome lethargy, and provide fuel for a night of partying. Now, some researchers say there are risks involved, especially when mixed with alcohol, and that energy drinks need more scrutiny. Americans love their coffee, and energy drinks can be thought of as just another delivery system for caffeine, one of the world's favorite drugs, and one of the very few enjoying something with establishment approval. Back in the 199...

Among the great debates in parenting is the decision of where babies will sleep: In the parents' bed? In a crib next to the parents' bed? In another room?

Bipolar disorder can be hard to manage at any age. But when a sufferer is young, it can be even more so in a variety of different areas - harder to identify, harder to treat, harder to cope with. Bipolar disorder in children is sometimes called early onset bipolar disorder or juvenile bipolar disorder and there is some disagreement on how the illness manifests itself in young patients. Despite debate, with proper awareness, attention and treatment, both children with this disorder and their families can adjust and succeed. How Bipolar Disorder is Displayed in Children Bipol...