Past studies have shown that schizophrenia and epilepsy have similar structural brain and genetic abnormalities, leading researchers to believe they share a common origin or cause.

Babies born ahead of their time might need more than tiny clothes. They may also require parents to be more vigilant for signs of developing mental illness in their children.

Since basic research is made public, companies try to edge out the competition in other ways, trying combination therapies and slightly varying molecular structures for cancer drugs targeting the same mutations. 

An early study looking at a treatment for cancers involving a certain gene mutation had better results than expected, with findings showing that no traces of cancer are detectable in some of the patients in the drug trial.

He was the distinguished Brit with a sexy laugh who like to kiss contestants and knew how to keep people working together. Richard Dawson, the host of the game show "Family Feud" has died of complications from esophageal cancer.

Blood flow is critical for cancer growth, especially in the brain, where cells are unable to survive without high levels of oxygen. Several drugs known as vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF ) inhibitors target this vulnerability.

Children are spending more and more time in front of the TV and other types of media. Does this affect their self esteem? Do race and gender play a role?

Radiation therapy of any type can be a lengthy, involved process - often requiring daily treatments over a matter of weeks.

Want to know one way you can potentially reduce your child's likelihood of becoming overweight before he or she is even born? Make sure you have enough vitamin D in your system.

Mrs. McClusky  was the cranky, crusty and lovable older lady, who always had a wisecrack for the "Desperate Housewives" of Wisteria Lane.