Most breast cancers are fueled by the hormone estrogen, and a number of medications are made to block the production of estrogen. A recent trial assessed one such medication in treating advanced breast cancer.

Like any operation, weight loss surgery comes with risks and benefits. A recent review evaluated the procedure's effectiveness and possible complications.

A new national scorecard has rated how the country is doing in terms of fighting infectious disease, and it seems that some states have been outshining others.

A new type of medication that disables lymphoma tumor cells has shown considerable success for patients who were not responding to other treatments.

One method of treating prostate cancer involves removing the entire prostate gland. The types of medications given during this surgery, a new study has found, may influence the course of the disease.

A pinch of salt can liven up any dish, and sodium exists in nearly every food we eat. But Americans may love their salt a little too much.

US residents might be familiar with West Nile, and perhaps even dengue, but now a new mosquito-borne illness is showing up closer to US shores.

Type 2 diabetes patients have a high risk of heart disease. Recognizing the effects of diabetes medication on the heart may help change those risks — which might depend on gender.

Women who take antidepressants may wonder about taking them while pregnant. One concern has involved increasing their children's risk of certain conditions like autism.