One of the less-welcome birthday gifts you'll likely get when you turn 50 is a reminder from your doctor that it's time to schedule your first colonoscopy. This is a very important screening, and if everyone received one, deaths from colorectal cancer would likely drop dramatically. However, I know the process of getting this screening isn't exactly pleasant. That's why it's important to find a doctor who will do the best possible job for you so that the test is worthwhile. 

Does drinking alcohol increase your risk of getting diabetes? Or does it decrease your risk? And if it has any of these effects, how much alcohol are we talking about?

We've all heard anecdotal stories of moments of great stress being suddenly interrupted by a heart attack. In fact, it's commonly understood that significant levels of stress can trigger heart attacks. However, until now, there hasn't actually been a lot of research backing up this logical connection. But thanks to research recently presented at the American College of Cardiology's 65th Annual Scientific Session, we now have a better understanding of how stress and cardiovascular events are linked. And it could help you avoid suffering from this fate.