Caregiving can be difficult and exhausting. But there are some Medicare plans that include benefits to help caregivers get some relief...

Treating breast cancer becomes more complicated when the patient is pregnant. Meet a young mother and the medical team that helped her fight breast cancer and deliver a healthy baby...

It can be confusing for Medicare-eligible people to find the right plan. There are many places to get help, including www.medicare.gov. The best plan should include your doctors and health providers and the medicines and prescriptions you take...

Shorter days can cause an increase in depression and sadness because of the reduced light. But there are ways to increase light exposure and improve mood...

Menthol in cigarettes can anesthetize the lungs and respiratory system and disguise the damage being done by smoking. Also, menthol cigarettes are specifically marketed to young people and minority communities. Efforts are underway to ban menthol in cigarettes to help reduce the rate of smoking-related health problems...

Being a caregiver can be hard and it may be difficult to get much help. Rates of depression and anxiety are much higher in caregivers than in the general population. But mental health experts say it's important for caregivers to take short breaks, to walk outside, or do something to help them relax...

Healthy habits can improve your “health span”, the amount of time you live a healthy, mostly disease-free life. And working with your primary care doctor can help you develop those healthy habits and stay on track as you age...

Diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, is a common chronic disease in childhood and it’s on the rise. Type 1 cases at this point are more common. Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that is lifelong. Type 2 is related to obesity and can be improved by lifestyle and medication...