The FDA recently fast-tracked a promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer. And today, the agency approved that treatment.

A new medication could help patients with a serious condition called hyperkalemia.

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

Anaphylaxis can occur within seconds of exposure to an allergen like a peanut or a bee sting. But new evidence suggests that many US schools may be ill-prepared to deal with such events.

A new diagnostic tool may help millions of Americans breathe a little easier.

There's a new medication option for young ADHD patients who may not be able to swallow pills.

The American Cancer Society (ACS), an influential voice in cancer policy and clinical care in the US for more than 100 years, recently shifted its recommendations for breast cancer screening.

The use of antipsychotic drugs to treat elderly patients has become more common in recent years. But that may not be a good thing.

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.

A new discovery could change the way doctors treat patients at high risk for skin cancer.