BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations increase breast cancer risk. So how do you know if you have these gene mutations?

Introducing solid foods to your infant's diet before 6 months of age could improve his or her sleep, according to a new study.

Eating foods enriched with folic acid during pregnancy may be more beneficial than once thought.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever medication to treat smallpox.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a class-wide warning for a group of antibiotics commonly used to treat urinary tract and respiratory infections.

If you are spending time outdoors this summer, you may come into contact with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. Here's what you need to know.

Quitting smoking is hard, but millions of people have been able to do it, and you can, too.

A recent study found a possible link between organic solvents and increased multiple sclerosis (MS) risk in people with genes that make them more susceptible to developing the condition.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new device to treat breathing trouble tied to severe emphysema.

Understanding cholesterol is the first step in managing your cholesterol levels.