Cancer is a major problem in the US, but a new study hints that perhaps, at least for certain types of cancer, rates may be dropping.

Asthma affects millions of children in the U.S., making it the most common chronic condition among children. And the air around the homes of some children with asthma may be affecting their condition.

Being obese before pregnancy increases the odds for high blood pressure, diabetes and premature births, but the effect of weight gained during pregnancy may change a mother's plans for delivery.

While there are many smart phone apps marketed as aids to help you manage your health, not all of these health apps are necessarily safe or offer sound advice, according to the authors of a recent editorial.

Are your kids really washing their hands properly? A new infectious disease outbreak in Miami may cause some parents and teachers to take extra note of these hygiene habits.

Do you want to get an accurate blood pressure reading? Then, new research suggests you may not want to have a doctor take that reading.

Genetic testing has been hailed by some as the wave of the future that will allow cancer treatment to be approached in a more personalized way. But how are doctors using these tests now?

Mental illness affects so many people, yet studies on mental illness are often small and focus on just one type of condition. Looking at the big picture may be necessary to fully understand the nature of mental illness and its treatment.

People with a mysterious skin condition are eager for doctors to pinpoint a cause. Based on a new study, researchers may be able to strike one potential source of the irritation.

As scientists continue to look for better and more effective cancer treatments, one new study looked at a promising new medication in the fight against lung cancer.