Multiple myeloma is a cancer similar to leukemia, where immune system cells in the blood begin to multiply out of control.

There are many drugs that treat rheumatoid arthritis, and each drug works differently from the next. With all the mystery surrounding rheumatoid arthritis, it can be hard to tell which drug works best for each patient.

With Independence Day in full swing, many families are gearing up for a day of festivities filled with homemade food and parades. In a large number of those celebrations, grilling and fireworks will also be part of the day.

First he was a wise and fatherly sheriff that we all wanted in our town. Then he was the lawyer that no one could outsmart. Andy Griffith has passed away at age 86.

It was standard practice - women had their first mammograms at the age of 40. That changed in 2009 when the US Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF ) recommended against mammograms for this age group.

Discipline of children is a notoriously controversial topic. The effectiveness of spanking and other forms of physical punishment have been debated for years. Is there a better form of discipline?

More bad news for folks who love Southern cookin ' and greasy foods. A steady diet of fried chicken and French fries steadily leads to obesity, and the health goes down hill from there.

The risk of dementia is higher in diabetic patients that also have depression. Healthy diet, exercise and treatment for depression may help lower this risk significantly.