Modern medicine is improving all the time through research and technology. But it cannot always address every problem – especially with extremely young preemies.
Regular cervical screenings are never a bad idea - especially for ladies born between 1947-1971, if their moms were given diethylstilbestrol to prevent miscarrying or premature birth.
Exercise plays a key role in any diabetes patient's effort to control blood sugar levels. Still, questions remain about the type, intensity and amount of exercise that is best for people with diabetes.
It's been 24 years since the first World AIDS Day. There have been great advancements in fighting HIV/AIDS, but new infections in young people means there's still a long way to go.
As a teenager, it’s hard to imagine that actions like smoking can have a lifetime effect. However, research is constantly showing that adolescence is an important period in women’s health.
Before diabetes patients have access to a new drug, that drug has to go through an in-depth approval process. While one drug didn't make the cut in the United States, Europeans now have a new diabetes drug option.
These days, people with HIV are most likely to die from complications of an opportunistic infection. But can race make a difference in how disease plays out?
A novel method of treating aggressive brain tumors uses viruses that kill the cancer cells. While safe, a recent study finds the therapy isn’t as effective as hoped.
Pain, stiffness and swelling can be daily challenges for those living with knee osteoarthritis (OA). This debilitating disease is known to occur more frequently with age and in certain populations.
Your smile could reveal that you have erection problems. Inflamed gums are a sign of gum disease. This condition can lead to heart disease, which has been linked to erectile dysfunction (ED).
