People with heart disease often have to pay very close attention to their health. It's possible that even dental health is closely associated with heart disease.

Vaccinations can offer protection that prevents disease and saves lives. For HIV-infected patients, this protection may not last as long.

For patients with type 2 diabetes, a standard treatment is a combination of insulin with a medication that enhances the release of insulin. The combo, however, may cause a low blood sugar reaction.

Gastric banding is a weight loss procedure that has been used successfully to control diabetes in severely obese people. The operation may now provide similar benefits to those who are overweight.

A diagnosis of breast cancer can bring new worries about survival. It’s possible that a common vitamin may help improve the outlook.

Diabetes rates are rising, and so are the rates of pregnant women with diabetes. Improper care and poor monitoring of the condition could have health consequences for both mom and baby.

Developmental disorders like autism and Asperger’s syndrome affect families around the world. Tracking cases is part of the clinical effort for better treatment options.

Heart disease and stroke are the main causes of death and disability in people with diabetes. Exercise, however, has proven to be a great way to lower that risk.

People go on a cruise usually expecting relaxation and adventure. Yet some passengers on a California-based ship have been met with an unpleasant type of adventure — that of a stomach virus.

Quitting smoking is a tough task for most smokers. One healthy activity might be a great place to start.