Radiation therapy is regularly recommended for breast cancer patients as part of the breast cancer therapy regimen. Many women are not finishing this last step.

The physical and mental demands imposed by our job may deteriorate our health not only during the time we are working, but also after retirement.

Though a certain group of lung diseases can often be prevented, the conditions are still common among US adults and may be more so among certain groups, says a new study.

Only one new treatment for lupus has been approved in 50 years, but that one approval has sparked new optimism for effective therapies.

Could where you live have an effect on your risk for early death? There are some differences between states and rates of premature death, a new study found.

It's easier to tell people to eat healthy and exercise than to lay out a custom fitness plan. However, a lifestyle change strategy may be more effective than advice alone.

Cancers of the tongue and mouth are among the most common cancers diagnosed by doctors. One new study looked at the effectiveness of several treatment options for these cancers.

As research continues to progress with Alzheimer's disease, scientists are looking for information about what might contribute to it. They recently found one possibility.

People with bipolar disorder may also be more likely to have poor physical health, according to a recent study.

People with dementia who live at home require a significant amount of medical and personal care. Unfortunately, the needs of those patients and their caregivers may often go unmet.