People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often deal with severe physical symptoms.  One might think that those symptoms would affect how IBS patients feel about their overall health, but that might not be the case.

Many Americans get the mumps vaccine as a child, then almost forget that the virus exists. But a recent outbreak on a college campus has drawn attention back to mumps in the US.

The way in which a medication is used can undergo a big shift — a shift that has the potential to affect many Americans. A new study hinted at such a shift in a common cholesterol medication.

Differences between the sexes can show in various ways, including through illness. The signs and symptoms of stroke are not necessarily the same in women as in men.

Salt adds flavor to food, making it difficult for some to keep their salt intake to recommended amounts. A few substitutions during food preparation can help reduce salt intake and keep food flavorful.

Mastectomy surgery often includes the removal of cancerous lymph nodes under the arm. One common therapy after this procedure might improve recovery.

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease have an increased risk of low bone density. Vitamin deficiency appears to be only one factor increasing the risk.

Fried foods in excess are widely considered a contributor to obesity. But an individual’s genetic makeup may impact how staples like French fries and chicken wings add to weight gain.

About one out of 10 teenagers uses illegal drugs or pharmaceutical medications for nonmedical purposes. And health professionals aren't sure what the solution to this public health problem is.

To boost heart health, doctors have urged us for decades to eat fewer fats found in meat and dairy and more of the fats found in fish. A new study now seems to change that commonly given advice.