For parents of kids with the red, itchy skin that comes with eczema, finding an effective treatment is a top priority. And so is making sure the treatment doesn't have unsafe side effects. One common treatment may be safer than once thought.

Quitting cold turkey works for some smokers, but others struggle with stopping all at once. It's not easy for most smokers, but there's a medication that might help some ease into quitting.

An electric fan sounds good during the dog days of summer, but some public health organizations have advised against the use of fans in severe heat because they might increase body heating. New evidence suggests, however, that this advice may be misguided.

You may not have to give your diet a complete overhaul to lose a little weight. Making just one change to your diet may help you drop a few pounds.

When a patient has a sore throat but not strep, doctors usually prescribe rest and lots of fluids. However, aching throats may warrant more serious medical attention.

More of a good thing isn't always better. And that may apply to exercise and its effects on heart health.

Menopause is a natural part of aging — and so are menopause symptoms. New evidence suggests, however, that some of those symptoms may last longer than conventional wisdom would hold.

A bad night of sleep once in a while is no big deal, but it can turn into a serious health issue for some. Many treatments — even some that don't require medication — may help patients with these sleep problems.

The US is set to withdraw nearly all of its troops deployed to fight the Ebola outbreak in West Africa — a sign of the disease's recent slowdown. Officials cautioned, however, that the fight isn't over.

As more and more patients are diagnosed, measles is quickly reaching the forefront of the public's health concerns.