The legalization of marijuana is a polarizing issue of which both sides have valid points. However, a new study from Columbia University has given those who would like to keep it illegal a little bit more ammo.

You should know about all the possible risks and benefits of any medical procedure you have. Men undergoing treatment for colon cancer aren't getting the information they need.

Stents are tubes that are used to treat narrowed or weakened arteries. In many cases, they can be lifesaving. But are some types of stents safer than others?

The overnight shift might seem like an easy way to make money, but a new study warns that disrupting your sleep cycle as a teen can increase your risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

Obesity, diabetes, and an overall unhealthy diet can put people at risk for both kidney stones and gallstones. Now, it seems the link between these two types of painful stones involves more than the risk factors they share.

Finding a link to a disease can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat the disease. For colorectal cancer, scientists may have discovered its beginning which could lead to new treatments.

The current guidelines for cervical cancer screening have been in place since 2003. A governmental task force is expected to modify those recommendations.

Being obese at any age isn't healthy. For adolescent girls, however, it could have dangerous implications on their blood pressure.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials are contemplating a proposal to lower the risk classification of external pacemakers from the highest risk category to labeling them a moderate risk.

You may remember the slogan, "Only your hairdresser knows for sure." In a slight twist on that concept, it may be that your stylist not only knows your true color, but is also your best first line of defense against skin cancer.