Summertime brings sunshine and warmth, but also those pesky mosquitos and attempts to ward them off. Many people might wonder whether insect repellents with DEET are safe.

Many people deal with constipation at some point in their lives, but for people on particularly strong medications for pain, constipation can be a chronic complaint. One investigational medication may provide relief.

For the obese, weight loss surgery—which reduces the stomach to a small pouch—has been shown to improve patient health in many ways. The procedure may even help prevent cancer.

We know we are supposed to eat our veggies and our greens, but with such variety available, which ones should we focus on? A new study aimed to identify "powerhouse" produce.

There are many known factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes. New research may be adding one sleep disorder to that list.

While there is no cure for hepatitis B, doctors can treat infected patients to prevent serious complications. But first, these doctors need to know who is infected, which is why experts recently updated screening guidelines for hepatitis B.

Deaths tied to mad cow disease are incredibly rare, but they still can and do occur — a fact US health officials and the public are being reminded of this week.

In many places around the world, people use coal-burning stoves to cook and stay warm. These stoves release a gas, also found in tobacco smoke, that might lead to issues after kids get their tonsils removed.

Scientists don’t fully understand calciphylaxis, a rare and potentially deadly blood vessel condition. But new research points to some of the major factors linked to the disease.

What does it take to save a half million people from a terrible disease? Getting the word out and encouraging people to come in for screenings, it seems.