Every year, more than half a million teenagers experience a serious concussion. These brain injuries often leave lasting damage, but to what extent?

Being overweight has a wide range of health implications. One new study looked at how a pregnant women's weight may affect the child they carry.

Some diseases are more dominant in certain groups than others. Disorders of the thyroid may be among illnesses for which race matters.

Sleep apnea has been linked to disease of the immune system and inflammatory diseases. But there's one part of the body possibly affected by sleep apnea that many may not even consider.

The exact cause of childhood eczema is not known, but it may involve an issue with the immune system that increases the risk of other health problems.

Previous studies have shown that the amount of weight that women gain during pregnancy can significantly affect the baby's health. And it's possible that a child's health could be affected throughout childhood and beyond.

With increasing survival rates for many types of childhood cancers, some of these cancers are approaching cures. Several key events have made this possible.

An Ohio outbreak of mumps has continued this week, with a wider geographical area now reporting cases. Health officials are working to slow the spread as the case count grows.

It's important to have as much information as possible to properly weigh the risks and benefits of medication. Sometimes it's difficult to get all that data, as has been the case with Tamiflu.

Surviving cancer as a child is a big deal, but it doesn't necessarily mean the battle is over. Childhood cancer survivors, like the rest of us, must continue practicing healthy habits.