Strong Relationship Between Epilepsy and Psychiatric Illness

People who suffer from schizophrenia are nearly six times more likely to develop epilepsy, and epileptic patients are nearly eight times more likely to develop schizophrenia.

Overly Thin COPD Patients at Added Risk

Being underweight isn't healthy in general, but it can be especially dangerous for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients.

Inconsistent Care for Kids with Psoriasis

Kids who suffer from the skin condition psoriasis battle with dry, itchy, flaky skin that can cause sore patches. It affects one percent of children and can last a lifetime.

High Blood Pressure Still Increases Stroke Risk

Patients with normal blood pressure that are considered prehypertensive still have a substantially higher risk of having a stroke, research has revealed.

Less Sleep means Risky Behavior for Teens

It's an often amusing characterization of teenagers, that they stay up late and don't get enough sleep.

Is Ageism Affecting Prostate Cancer Treatment?

There's been a great deal of debate about if and/or how to treat men in their mid-70s who have prostate cancer. A new study shows that doctors are either under- or over-treating the disease in this age group.

Deep in the Mind of a Teenager

Are your teens acting out and doing things that aren’t making sense? It might be a borderline personality disorder - this can be serious and needs medical treatment.

Cancer and Diabetes Links

A new association has been established between two chronic diseases - diabetes and cancer - and mice are showing scientists why.

Number Sickened in Contaminated Turkey Outbreak Continues to Rise

Though it's been nearly two months since Cargill Meat Solutions recalled 36 million pounds of contaminated turkey, cases of Salmonella poisoning cases still are trickling in.

Best Method for Treating Advanced Rectal Cancer

One of the biggest dangers of rectal cancer is that it frequently returns after surgical removal. A new method has dramatically changed those risks.

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