As you grow older, you may find your memory is not as good as it used to be. Seniors with diabetes may have even more problems with their brain health.

Those labeled a “hypochondriac” by family and friends may have to hide from evidence for the defense. Emerging research suggests that our thoughts on illness can significantly effect how we end up feeling.

Your annual flu shot protects you against the three strains of flu viruses expected to be common that year. But what if there was one vaccine that protect you against every type of flu?

Many things in childhood and from our parental upbringing greatly influence our lifelong mental health. But could the level of education your parents attained be one of them?

The most common cancerous brain tumor is also among the most aggressive cancers. Current therapies usually don't treat g lioblastoma multiforme . So new treatment answers are desperately needed.

Minor infections during childhood could have more devastating consequences. Common infections could put kids at a higher risk of stroke during the initial month following an infection.

Among heart patients, about 20 percent experience another blockage. That doesn't appear to be the case when opening blocked neck arteries to prevent a stroke. Metal stents appear as effective and durable as surgery.

Outside of the classic cardiovascular symptoms, there may be a more unusual symptom that could predict a future fatal stroke. There appears to be a link to severe memory loss in the years leading up to a stroke.

Are you a pregnant mom who’s planning to use an epidural to relieve the pain? A new study says that taking the painkiller can put your baby’s health at risk.

Weight loss surgery is a last resort for morbidly obese teenagers. For those that do receive the operation, researchers are finding it is offering them benefits in addition to shedding extra pounds.