One particularly lethal form of esophageal cancer has baffled medical scientists for decades. New research may have found the missing piece to the puzzle.

One of the biggest fears a cancer patient faces is spread of the disease. Metastasis is never a good thing, but it's usually hard to predict which cancers will travel. Researchers are solving this mystery in throat cancer.

The side effects of certain drugs can make some gout patients quit treatment. Fortunately, there may be one drug that stops the painful flare-ups sometimes associated with gout treatment.

Being exposed to any type or level of radiation isn't a particularly healthy thing. That's why the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is testing the radiation levels of full-body scanners. But not out of concern for the flying public.

Several research teams have focused on the effects of antidepressants taken while pregnant. A new study suggests medications taken during pregnancy may increase the risk of a pulmonary disease in newborns.

We all know that HIV is a sexually transmitted disease, and that safe sex is the best way to prevent infection. But if you're not being safe with an HIV-positive partner, what's your risk?

A cross-cultural comparison of drinking habits yields unsavory results for the United States. Americans may drink more often, but do seek help.

Certain white blood cells protect our bodies from a variety of illnesses. But what happens when these cells turn against us? In some cases, it leads to type 1 diabetes.

Immigrating to a new country is never easy. For some young children, immigration increases the risk of severe mental problems later.

Avoiding restaurants because of your diet? A new study says you may not have to if you make smart, "mindful" choices.