That midnight snack you're stealing while you're struggling to get back to sleep may satisfy late night hunger - but it may also be extra calories your body doesn't need.

Imagine that you've just been told you have cancer and you're doctor says, "Take an aspirin a day, and call me in a week." Such a scenario might not be so far-fetched if a super-powerful aspirin works in humans.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and you may not be aware that being overweight or obese can increase your chances of having this disease, which you should also know is the second leading cause of cancer death.

If a pregnant woman needs azithromycin, a common antibiotic for various infections, her dosage amount may be determined by her race.

Art lovers may have an advantage when it comes to recovering from a stroke. Stroke survivors with an appreciation for music, painting or theater tend to have a significantly increased quality of life.

Patients who receive coronary stents to prop open blocked arteries are at an added long-term risk of dying if they suffer from depression.

On top of their doctor-prescribed treatments, many adults with arthritis choose to use natural remedies to deal with their pain. Natural treatments also seem to be a popular option among young arthritis patients.

While no systemic treatment currently exists for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), a series of experiments in rats has identified viable target worthy of further investigation.

A gene called  LSF (Late SV40 Factor) may be a target in liver cancer that drugs could be developed to target and wipe out.

Acclarent, Inc initiated a recall of their balloon catheter device designed to dilate and restore airflow to a patient's airways.

Women who have already had one cesarean section may be better off planning to have another for their next child instead of attempting a vaginal birth.