Ankle fusion is a type of surgery to fuse the bones of your ankle into one piece. It's also known as ankle arthrodesis. The surgery is usually done to treat arthritis in the ankle.

The Maze procedure is a type of heart surgery to treat atrial fibrillation. Read on to learn details.

A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a type of surgery done to remove lymph nodes. It helps find out if and how far cancer has spread in the body. Here's what you need to know.

These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care.

Want a healthier brain? Move your body, tend to your home, and connect with your loved ones, new research suggests.

What can you feed your sprouts so that they grow up healthy and strong? Consider a plant-based diet.

About 18% of cancers have been linked to things such as carrying excess pounds and not getting enough exercise.

Every day, your kidneys have a major job: to filter about 200 quarts of blood to make about 2 quarts of urine. What could go wrong?

Research has shown that women ages 50 to 59 who get mammograms are about 14% less likely to die of breast cancer than those who don’t get screened.

According to a recent study, even if you regain some weight, you can still reap health benefits.