Mesothelioma, a form of cancer almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos, and not linked to smoking, is often deadly.

When the CDC has sex news it's rarely good news, and this announcement is no exception.

Worldwide, 1 in 6 has genital herpes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The CDC reports that one-fifth of American teens (aged 12-19) have unhealthy cholesterol levels, one of the risk factors for heart disease.

In the United States, February is traditionally National Condom Month, a time to reflect upon this all-important, but often undervalued, pie...

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking turned 67 years old this month (January 8th), despite living with ALS for over 40 years.

The infamous Gardasil vaccine, focus of much controversy over the last two years, has been found to be safe and effective at preventing geni...

Just in time for Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the CDC has released a report which finds that the number of Americans who smoke has dropped b...

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and Patrick Swayze?s battle with this cancer has focused new attention on the illness.

Cholesterol? Why should you care? Well, it is National Cholesterol Education Month for one (and no, I didn?t almost forget because cholester...