Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a subject of controversy since past research linked it to health problems like cancer. New evidence, however, might clear up some concerns about this treatment.

Caring for a family member with dementia can be difficult. A structured treatment plan, however, may help you and your loved one.

Exercise in your teens is a good thing, but even with exercise, poor ability to cope with stress may affect your heart later in life.

It’s good news for young women who have had breast cancer treatment and still want a baby. A medication called goserelin may help prevent the ovarian failure often caused by chemotherapy.

Men who need testosterone therapy may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. New evidence suggests that testosterone therapy may not increase the risk of heart problems.

It may seem strange at first, but in certain cases, some patients would prefer to never discover their cancer. Experts recently examined the complicated issue of cancer overdetection and found that opinions varied widely.

Statins benefit countless patients every day, but they might help some patients more than others.

Wine, cheese, seafood and pasta — could this really be a heart-healthy diet? Actually, it could be. Called the Mediterranean diet, it includes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, olive oil and red wine in moderation.

Many Americans are on the path to developing diabetes, but it’s not too late to make a U-turn.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved a new medication to treat lung cancer.