For asthma sufferers, taking medicine is a daily routine. Surprisingly, a new study shows that nearly half of asthma sufferers are not taking controller medications.

Many of us have been told that it’s important to watch our diets and exercise if we want to live a better, longer life.  In the case of women with celiac disease, it’s often times their only option.

Your genetic makeup can determine a lot of how life plays out for you. In the case of people who experience bipolar depression and schizophrenia, much of their gene expression is the same.  

Bird flu may not be as fatal as previously believed, though new evidence suggests that a larger-than-expected number of individuals have been exposed to minor bird flu illnesses.

Heart disease patients may have an added reason to skip even simple activities such as shoveling snow on chilly days. They appear to be at an added risk of suffering coronary events when the air is cold.

While previous studies have suggested that art therapy may improve schizophrenia, new research demonstrates no measurable mental functioning increase for schizophrenic patients.

In the United States, more than 600 patient organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, clinical centers, and companies have partnered to participate in the 5th Annual Rare Disease Day February 29, 2012. And on this day, dailyRx is taking a look at rare cancers known as neuroendocrine tumors, or NETs.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials have announced they will no longer recommend regular liver enzyme testing for patients taking one of several popular cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor ( atorvastatin ).

Inflammation is at the root of many common diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. As such, it may be possible that certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs also can treat other inflammatory diseases.