Sufficient sleep is essential to all aspects of a person's health. And for people not in good health, such as those living with cancer, good sleep might mean living a little longer.

The pancreas plays an important role in the digestion of food and overall metabolism. But when it becomes inflamed, it can cause serious problems.

With the changes in medical treatment and technology and shifts in the female workforce, more and more women are having children at older ages.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in high-income countries. It seems that the biggest risk factor for the condition may be a lifestyle habit that can be changed.

Many women who have already had children may be pleased when they stop menstruating for good. But for women who stop a decade before 50, such premature menopause may lead to problems later on.

The mere thought of a parasitic infection is enough to give some people the shivers, but according to a new report, we may need to devote more time to focusing on these conditions.

Once you pass a certain age, maintaining a healthy level of cardiovascular fitness may start to feel like a lost cause. But that may not actually be the case, says a new study.

People who are insulin resistant are unable to turn their blood sugar into energy and can be at risk for diabetes. It’s possible that significantly better blood sugar control can be achieved with a few simple steps.

Women who have a mutation in the BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 gene are at a much greater risk for developing breast cancer by age 70 than women who do not have the mutations. Should they continue to get mammograms as they age?

Some health disorders drive up the number of costly, repeated hospitalizations and may demand more physician oversight. Kidney failure is one of those disorders.