Both diet and exercise are key to maintaining a healthy weight, but your sleep schedule may be important as well.

The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a throat cancer that’s rare in this country, but more common in Asia. Another cause of this throat cancer is smoking, which seems to have a profound impact on survival.

Coping with arthritis can be difficult, especially when patients have other conditions — such as depression — that may hinder effective treatment.

The month of November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time dedicated to awareness of end-of-life care.

Sufficient sleep is an important part of staying heathy for all individuals, especially for children. And just one simple house rule may help kids get enough sleep — remove the TV.

Measuring teens' tobacco use no longer means just seeing if they smoke cigarettes. A new study suggests that teens may be increasing their use of new or different tobacco products.

While the chances of developing age-related macular degeneration or Alzheimer’s disease increase with age, older adults who develop one of these diseases are not necessarily at a greater risk of developing the other.

The arrival of a new baby can be a joyous occasion but, for many women, it is the beginning of a battle with depression. Low income and minority mothers may find help in therapy.

It's possible that sleep issues can affect a person's ability to perform everyday activities. For people with depression or anxiety, too little sleep could seriously affect their ability to do their job.

As a woman approaches menopause, her body experiences a wide range of changes. Some of these changes may relate to her mental health.