Drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a new study. This study may help explain why alcoholism is such a powerful addiction.

It has been said that a good personality can help one succeed in life. But can it also guard against disease risk? A new study based on data from the Women's Health Initiative shows that positive personality traits, such as optimism, actually may help to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

One of the classic cold symptoms is a cough. When coupled with a runny nose, sneezing, sore throat and fatigue, it can make you feel pretty miserable.

New research suggests that drinking sugary, caffeinated soft drinks while exercising in hot weather may increase the risk of kidney disease.

A large majority of the world’s 3.4 billion smartphone users are putting their necks at risk every time they send a text, according to new research involving the University of South Australia.

People with cancer are more than four times more likely to commit suicide than people without cancer, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.