Heavy drinking can cause many problems including liver failure and cancers –specifically colorectal cancer. Be cautious of how much you drink because risks increase as you drink more.

Diabetes is more than a problem with blood sugar levels. The disease is associated with all sorts of other complications, including high blood pressure - a condition that may lead to even more problems.

Most people know that heart failure risks can be reduced by living healthier lives. Actually trying to change all bad habits at once can be difficult though. Take it one step at a time.

Many alcoholics seeking abstinence and recovery go to Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s a well known anti-alcohol program that helps individuals get clean, but how exactly does it work?

Many aggressive tumors simply don't respond to a single therapy. That's why there's a major push to develop combination therapies. And scientists have landed on one that has great potential.

Eating disorders are more common than many might think. Recent statistics show that one in particular is on the rise.

Turmeric, the yellow spice that contributes to the unique flavors of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, has long been revered for its medicinal properties. Recent research shows its power in fighting cancer.

Lack of sleep can take one's vitality for life away. With slower schedules and hormone shifts, sleeping can get really slippery for older women.

It would seem logical that a medical school would provide adequate health coverage for its students, but it seems that largely, this is not the case.

Less sometimes is worth more! Finding the "sweet spot" for taking a drug while minimizing the downside of drug exposure is the goal of many drug researchers. A new multi-continent study has done just.