Antibiotics can knock out an illness, but for some people, these drugs can trigger a potentially life-threatening infection, caused by bacteria commonly known as clostridium difficile, or C. diff.

How does a patient know if they have dense breasts? They don't feel any different, but they do look different on a mammogram.

Leg pain is fairly common, and often the cause is obvious, like a pulled muscle or sprain, but sometimes it has to do with a different part of the body.

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm problem, but some people have no idea they are at risk.

The internationally recognized Forum for Shared Governance announced that it has awarded its shared governance accreditation to Mercy Medical Center.

Dr. Susan Besser, responding to a query from Healio.com, answered questions concerning how physician can know if patients are taking too many NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) what the risks are, and what may be safer alternatives to dealing with pain.

There is a new, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery used to treat a variety of gynecological conditions.

More than one-third of the 129 million women in the U.S. suffer from a pelvic floor dysfunction, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Caffeine is the most commonly used stimulant in the world. Eight of 10 people consume it. It can improve alertness and enhance concentration, but for some people, the effects can be not so positive.