The human papillomavirus ( HPV ) doesn't just cause cervical cancer in women. It also causes oral cancers in both women and men. Researchers now have solid demographic information.

If you go to the grocery store and pick up a gallon of milk, it's likely been pasteurized to kill bacteria. But you can still go directly to a farm for a taste of raw milk.

It's common knowledge that smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer. But it turns out that smokers may have to worry about more than just their lungs, especially women.

You know that vegetables are good for you. And cruciferous vegetables - broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts - are especially healthful. New studies are demonstrating the anti-cancer effects of an ingredient in these green goddesses.

How much does asthma really cost? A new study is breaking down the cost of living next to a busy road and asthma.

One problem with using chemotherapy in leukemia is that the T cells of the immune system are wiped out along with the cancer cells. Then patients are overwhelmed with normal bacteria that their immune system can no longer fight.

Diet can play a large role in the prevention of chronic pain conditions. Low-fat dairy products, for example, may reduce the risk of gout. So, is it possible that dairy could also help those who already have gout?

Students who host parties at their off-campus houses tend to drink more than other undergraduates, research suggests.

Parents have long warned teens to skip sugary sweets such as soda and candy to prevent them from loading up on empty calories. New research has revealed that excess sugar consumption could affect their future health.

There is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) but there are new treatments. A new once daily treatment shows promise in improving lung function in COPD sufferers.