Shootings and other traumatic events involving children are not rare events, but there's a startling lack of scientific evidence on the best ways to help young survivors and witnesses heal, a...

Commonly used steroid shots may worsen tennis elbow in the long run and increase chances that the painful condition will reappear, a small study found.   By contrast, patients who got dummy...

Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be resistant to the vaccine.   Health officials are looking into whether cases like the dozen...

The world's most advanced tuberculosis vaccine failed to protect babies against the infectious disease, according to a new study in South Africa.   The vaccine, MVA85A, was designed to...

One in 12 stroke survivors thought about suicide or that they would be better off dead, a new U.S. survey reveals. That's more than those with other health problems such as heart attacks or...

Fact or fiction? Sex burns a lot of calories. Snacking or skipping breakfast is bad. School physical education classes make a big difference in kids' weight.   All are myths or at least...

Many ingredients found in cough and cold preparations are being banned in the EU due to their potential interaction with other medicines and their possible side effects.  Pseudo-ephedrine,...

The most comprehensive study of potential World Trade Center-related cancers raises more questions than it answers and won't end a debate over whether the attacks were really a...

A new study sets the stage for wider use of gene testing in early pregnancy. Scanning the genes of a fetus reveals far more about potential health risks than current prenatal testing does, say...

The holiday season is often a time of over indulgence in food and drink. In keeping with the spirit of abundance and celebration, many of us throw moderation and good nutritional sense out the window....