One common diabetes drug may soon have a new indication.

As teen obesity rates climb, the role of schools in shaping students' exercise habits has come under intense scrutiny. And there may be a good reason why.

Breastfeeding is known to provide a wide range of potential health benefits for babies. But what about for moms?

In the search for an effective treatment for recurrent miscarriage, one option appears to have fallen short.

Science has accomplished miraculous feats to help women unable to get pregnant achieve their dreams of motherhood. Now, doctors are hoping to help even those women who lack an essential element of every pregnancy — a uterus.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading authority on children's health issues, is looking to clear the air on tobacco product use.

The safety of whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy can be a big concern for expecting moms and their doctors. But a new finding may help put that fear to rest.

It's well-known that heavy drinking during pregnancy can be dangerous for babies. But what about occasional drinking?

More hospitals are teaching new mothers and moms-to-be how to breastfeed their newborns — a development that could lead to healthier children, health officials say.

Preeclampsia is a common cause of babies being born prematurely. But a potential new treatment may help.