Vitamin D might improve longevity...

Taking the contraceptive pill does not increase a woman's chance of developing cancer and could even reduce the risk of getting the killer disease...

Loneliness causes illness, UCLA study finds...

Alzheimer's may be treatable with available epilepsy drugs...

Rising early may increase risks of heart attack and stroke...

Mediterranean diet may reduce arthritis symptoms...

Frequent mobile phone users have lower brain activity but greater ability to focus on specific issues...

Anxiety over pregnancy may lead to premature birth...

Women with ovaries removed before menopause run higher risk of dementia later in life; estrogen use reduces risk...

Diabetes linked to increased risk of hip fractures...

Watching your weight and exercising regularly can reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer...

New drug effective against terminal liver cancer...

Anti-malaria drug causes deadly allergic reaction...

Moldy homes can cause depression...

Overweight children in the U.S. at risk of iron deficiency, which can lead to learning and behavior problems...