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Even for Americans who consciously consume less meat these days, a crispy rasher of bacon or a flame-grilled steak still rank among the splurge-worthy. But would your enthusiasm dampen if you knew each came with a significant cancer risk?

The scary truth is that you can experience liver failure and need a transplant without drinking a drop of alcohol. But the good news is that you can significantly lower your chances of this happening by making good choices now with your diet and exercise.

If you worry about suffering from postpartum depression, there is hope. The FDA has approved a new pill for postpartum depression, which affects as much as 10 percent of new mothers.

Children, like adults, get anxious about the unknown. When children learn they have an upcoming hospital procedure, they need -- and deserve -- developmentally appropriate information.

In a recent heartfelt letter to viewers, Orlando TV anchor Greg Warmoth bravely opened up about his lip cancer diagnosis. This news serves as a reminder of the importance of raising awareness about this particular form of cancer, available treatments and preventive steps that can be taken.

When a prominent young athlete suffers a cardiac arrest, it creates shockwaves in the world of sports and beyond. How does this happen to someone in peak physical condition? And what does that mean for the rest of us?

If you’re pregnant and the thought of your favorite pizza makes you want to hurl, blame hormonal changes. But the right eating strategies can help.

Paying attention to your body — especially when you go to the bathroom — could save your life. That’s because some of the earliest signs of deadly colorectal cancer are tied to your bowel habits. For young adults, it’s especially important because this cancer is occurring more often before you typically are screened.

Health experts have long recommended rest to relieve sore muscles or recover from mild disease, but evidence is mounting that it’s better to keep moving if you have chronic pain. While it may seem counterintuitive to move when it hurts, regular exercise actually increases your tolerance for pain, and the benefit increases the more active you are.

Let’s say you’re about to ask your boss for a raise or you’ve been up all night with a crabby infant, and suddenly your eyelid begins to flutter or a cheek twitches involuntarily. These small spasms of the facial muscles are common — especially when under stress, sleep deprived or overly excited— and generally pass after a little rest and relaxation.