Samantha Gattsek's family has never made a big deal out of holiday celebrations. But this year, she feels especially disconnected from the seasonal cheer surrounding her. ...

Two new studies presented on Nov. 3 at the American Institute for Cancer Research’s annual meeting in Northwest revealed that obesity increases the risk of certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal black and Latino women. ...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), more than two million people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States every year ...

More than 141,000 people were diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in 2012, of which more than 16,000 were African American. ...

There are several simple things you can do before conceiving that will improve your chances of having a healthier baby. ...

According to the National Mental Health Association, there are several barriers to treatment for depression among African Americans, including: denial, embarrassment, refusal of help and lack of health insurance. ...

Millions of Americans and people worldwide are overweight or obese, a condition that puts them at risk for many health problems. ...

Cigarette smokers metabolize caffeine more rapidly than nonsmokers. ...

The mortality rate is probably due to an access to care issues. ...

Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which a region of the midbrain, called the substantia nigra, degenerates. ...