For young people, type 1 diabetes may raise the likelihood of having multiple sclerosis. Scientists now suspect that certain environmental factors may play a role.

Total hip replacement is a major surgery that sometimes requires a long recovery. In rare cases, patients die soon after the surgery. However, there may be ways to lower that risk.

Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia, are conditions that affect people all over the world. A new report took a closer look at the actual global impact of Alzheimer's.

Bone health is a critical concern for many aging individuals. Measuring their risks for broken bones is a standard practice, though determining how often such screenings should be done isn't entirely clear.

Diet and exercise are two things that heavier adults are told to consider when seeking relief from pain in the knees. With osteoarthritis, exercise by itself might not be enough to reduce the stress placed on those joints.

"Take vitamin D," "Drink your milk," "Get enough calcium" — there are a lot of different recommendations about what is best for bone health. A new study aimed to explore the specifics of certain supplements and determine what can most help older women keep their bones strong.

Pregnant women with a chronic condition must balance the benefits of medication with the possible risks to their child. This is true especially for women with epilepsy.

Arthritis, which can lead to painful bones and joint damage, is a physical condition. However, according to recent research, it may also affect patients' mental health.

Steroids shot directly into a certain spot along the spine have been the most common treatment for pain in the lower back  besides surgery . But these patients might not need the actual steroid to feel some relief.

Unfortunately, Alzheimer's disease is a condition which affects many people around the globe. Families of all types, cultures and nations cope with this disease, which often requires family members to play the role of caregiver.