According to new research, treating mild strokes with a blood-clot busting drug designed for severe stroke could reduce disability in patients and save $200 million per year in disability costs.

Poorer patients have more ischemic strokes (strokes resulting from blockages in blood vessels) than affluent patients, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati.

Even the smallest quantities of lead can affect the blood pressure of a pregnant woman, according to a recent study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

A new analysis finds that children who eat primarily processed foods that are high in sugar and fats may have lower subsequent IQs than children whose diets include high vitamin and nutrient-rich content.

Eye injuries from paintball mishaps often result in devastating consequences, according to a study in the American Journal of Opthamology.

Through a review of existing studies, researchers have concluded that there are more benefits for your mental health from outdoor exercise, as opposed to indoor exercise.

Close contact is common among athletes who participate in team sports. This closeness can lead to the spread of various skin infections, dermatologists warn.

Motorcycle helmets obviously reduce the risk of head and brain injuries. Now, a new study finds that helmets are also linked to a reduced risk of cervical spine injury.

A new study finds that removing underarm lymph nodes in women with early breast cancer (and who also undergo a lumpectomy) may not be necessary, thus saving them considerable pain and complications.

Psychotic illnesses may develop earlier in those who smoke marijuana compared to those who do not smoke the plant.