One medication may outperform the others when it comes to treating diabetic macular edema.

Older adults with reduced mobility may not move around a lot, but a little activity may go a long way in maintaining their heart health.

Talk of chicken pox often brings up itchy childhood memories, but the virus behind the illness may be tied to other issues that are a bit harder to scratch.

Leg cramps that wake you out of a sound sleep can be a real pain. Because there are no approved treatments, people who face this problem due to diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) haven't had many options, but that could soon change.

For parents of kids with the red, itchy skin that comes with eczema, finding an effective treatment is a top priority. And so is making sure the treatment doesn't have unsafe side effects. One common treatment may be safer than once thought.

Quitting cold turkey works for some smokers, but others struggle with stopping all at once. It's not easy for most smokers, but there's a medication that might help some ease into quitting.

An electric fan sounds good during the dog days of summer, but some public health organizations have advised against the use of fans in severe heat because they might increase body heating. New evidence suggests, however, that this advice may be misguided.

You may not have to give your diet a complete overhaul to lose a little weight. Making just one change to your diet may help you drop a few pounds.

When a patient has a sore throat but not strep, doctors usually prescribe rest and lots of fluids. However, aching throats may warrant more serious medical attention.

More of a good thing isn't always better. And that may apply to exercise and its effects on heart health.