Some drugs can do wonders to treat chronic diseases like diabetes. However, these drugs may not do much good if they are not taken as prescribed - a problem known as medication non-adherence.

Health problems that stick around the longest can keep patients at the hospitals longest, at least for the kids.

With the pies and cookies and new toys to play with, it can be pretty hard to keep up that fitness routine over the holidays. No need to wait ' til  after New Year's to exercise, especially with the activities that can be done outside.

It's not uncommon to "get into the zone" while driving or doing another common activity. It's also common to "zone out." But zoning out while driving can be dangerous.

Dietary supplements can be tricky business. When the FDA cracks down on dangerous supplements, sometimes they pop up again elsewhere. WOW is a new supplement on the market that could cause serious problems.

Taking low-dose aspirin daily has been touted for years to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Some people show resistance to this therapy in blood tests, but why?

Here's another incentive for students to get fit and stay that way as they head back to school: better grades.

Do you know the age women are to begin having mammograms? What about PSA testing for men? Do you know when to start colorectal cancer screenings? Confusion may be the reason screening rates are dropping.

It’s important for patients to fully understand the possibilities of post-operative complications. But restricting life support can make some surgeons run for the hills.

Still on the fence about getting a flu shot? If you ask friends or family their advice, you're likely to get a wide range of opinions. What to do?