Asthma can affect anyone, but asthma attacks may have very different outcomes for men and women.

Three may be a crowd when it comes to company, but it might be an ideal number when it comes to medication for treating hepatitis C.

Maybe you cooked your chicken thoroughly — but is there a chance some of the raw juice splattered on the counter? If so, bacteria could still cause illness, but an easy extra step may help keep you healthy.

A new pneumococcal vaccine may be key to reducing illness in kids.

Young athletes may face a risk of concussion more often than expected.

Antidepressants have long been the standard for treating depression. But mindfulness-based therapy might work just as well for some patients.

Losing weight may need to be a priority for heavier women who are thinking about getting pregnant.

If you need to take an anticoagulant — popularly known as a blood thinner — you don’t want it to cause bleeding, but some might raise your bleeding risk. 

Sober driving saves lives, and it may also save money — a lot of money.

Adult asthma patients will soon have a new treatment available to them.