Although they may at the time be cancer-free, some breast cancer patients have their lymph nodes removed to ensure the cancer doesn't come back and spread. That surgery, however, may not always be needed. Ultrasound may play a role in avoiding unnecessary lymph surgery.

For many teens, it's second nature to reach for the smartphone or tablet when they have a spare minute or two. Those spare minutes can add up, though, and may affect teens' sleep quality.

The US Food and Drug Administration today approved a medication that combines two common type 2 diabetes treatments.

Vaccines and booster shots are often associated with kids, but they may be crucial for adults' health, too.

Patients who have survived colorectal cancer have been through a lot. And they may go through more if they keep lighting up.

Many avid joggers feel guilty about taking days off from running. However, taking it easy may be healthier than going overboard.

The sneezing and watery eyes that come with hay fever affect millions each year. These patients and their doctors may now see a clearer path to easing symptoms.

Despite its name, the chikungunya virus has nothing to do with chickens. It may, however, have something to do with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

An often preventable but common problem may be the reason many kids visit the emergency room.

Few children say no to sweets and salty snacks. However, a healthy diet early in life may set kids on a path to good health.