Lupus is a disease that can affect almost any area of the body, and a new review showed that the condition might also carry a greater risk for certain other diseases.

Fifty years ago, the US Surgeon General first warned of the dangerous effects of smoking. On the anniversary of that announcement, the current Surgeon General has released new data.

Updated nutritional guidelines recommend consuming 20 to 30 percent of your daily calories from fats. But the type of fat you eat can have a big impact on your health.

Although much attention has focused on concussions in high school sports, shoulder injuries are common as well. And these injuries may vary by sport.

Many mothers experience symptoms of depression after giving birth. A new review showed that the severity and length of postpartum depression varied widely between women.

The risks of smoking are well established, but that doesn't mean it's easier to quit the habit. Yet, more Americans are skipping the smokes these days.

For some injuries, recovery may be a lifelong process that includes risks along the way. Traumatic brain injury may be such a condition.

In adults, sleep apnea is tied to higher blood pressure. Does sleep apnea produce the same result in children?