With cancer, catching its growth early is always best. Accurate diagnostic tools like scans can mean the difference between catching or missing cancer and whether or not the cancer has spread.

Doctors often use imaging tests to diagnose and keep track of arthritis. One of these imaging tests is becoming more favored by doctors. In response, experts have made recommendations for the best use of the test.

Staying on a medication can be helpful for people with bipolar disorder. But certain aspects of family relationships may also play a role.

Living with a chronic disease can make daily tasks more difficult than they should be. In a recent study, researchers looked at how Sjögren's syndrome affects patients' ability to function. The study's results highlight the importance of properly managing all aspects of Sjögren's syndrome.

When a woman becomes pregnant, she must be careful about what she puts in her body. If a pregnant woman is taking medications for a disease, she should know how those medications may affect her pregnancy.

Stomach distress can put extra distress on persons with long-term stomach problems-- even those who have little to no pain, the problem still persists.

When technology is put on hold, physical activity can go up, as proven in the culture and lifestyle of the Amish.

There are many different types of medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Among these are steroids and a class of drugs called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).

If your kidneys are damaged, you may start to have health problems in other parts of your body. As rates of kidney disease rise, researchers want to know what these health problems may be.