Feeling a sense of disinterest or hopelessness after a stroke? It may be depression. Stroke or mini stroke survivors are more likely to become depressed as compared to the general population.

A certain class of drugs known as bisphosphonates is extremely helpful in boosting bone density. They are commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis. An ongoing trial suggest these medications may offer additional benefits.

When it comes to identifying strokes in emergency situations, paramedics are usually right when they pinpoint a patient suspected of having a stroke. A recent study revealed they could predict them with accuracy of 99.3 percent.

A healthy lifestyle can be the key to preventing many chronic diseases, including cancer. In fact, thousands of lives could be saved - not to mention billions of dollars - if society worked together to encourage healthier lifestyles.

In some cases, surgeons will not operate on patients with pancreatic cancer that has spread significantly in the local area, due to the many risks. A new surgical technique that uses many small pulses of electricity may change that.

A young couple driving home from a night out suddenly is hit from oncoming traffic by a drunk driver. Their car is totaled, but they luckily escape serious injury.

A woman who has had breast cancer lives with the fear of its return. Detecting a recurrence can be tricky, involving imaging studies and biopsies. A new blood test appears to simplify and speed the process.

The relation between low density lipoprotein (LDL) - also known as bad cholesterol - and heart disease has been discussed often in the media, especially the many different effects of the statin class of heart drugs. 

While roasted, brewed coffee can pick up your energy levels, there's new evidence that green, unroasted coffee beans can offer a pick-me-up for your weight loss goals.