Thanksgiving is traditionally the time to express gratitude for all we are thankful for in life. But this "attitude of gratitude" can also go a long way toward making you happier.

It used to be that breast self-exams were something that your doctor urged you to do every month. But very few women and even many healthcare professionals are not adept at feeling slight changes in breast tissue. A new tool aims to change that.

For people who are severely depressed, new hope may be on the horizon. Many people who suffer from major depressive disorder are also highly treatment resistant.

Walking is a great low-impact exercise that can lead to better health. A new study shows that a walking test can predict if a patient's pulmonary hypertension will worsen.

The outlook for people with chronic myeloid leukemia has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. A number of medications are now keeping the disease under wraps.

A diagnosis of fibromyalgia means you'll experience chronic, widespread pain throughout your lifetime. But medication may provide relief.

Lupus can cause problems in many different parts of the body, including the kidneys. Patients with kidney complications are usually treated with medications. But which drug treatment works best?

Oral cancers are on the rise. This is due in large measure to infection with HPV (human papillomavirus). And while prevalence rates are increasing, there's some good news about this cancer.

If you've been a sun worshipper, visiting your dermatologist to have regular skin cancer screenings should be part of your preventative health maintenance. A new procedure has been shown to be effective in treating suspicious spots before they become cancerous.

Overactive bladder can have a big impact on your quality of life. But there are simple things that you can do to change your behavior, and help relieve your symptoms.