Are your kids really washing their hands properly? A new infectious disease outbreak in Miami may cause some parents and teachers to take extra note of these hygiene habits.

Do you want to get an accurate blood pressure reading? Then, new research suggests you may not want to have a doctor take that reading.

Genetic testing has been hailed by some as the wave of the future that will allow cancer treatment to be approached in a more personalized way. But how are doctors using these tests now?

Mental illness affects so many people, yet studies on mental illness are often small and focus on just one type of condition. Looking at the big picture may be necessary to fully understand the nature of mental illness and its treatment.

People with a mysterious skin condition are eager for doctors to pinpoint a cause. Based on a new study, researchers may be able to strike one potential source of the irritation.

As scientists continue to look for better and more effective cancer treatments, one new study looked at a promising new medication in the fight against lung cancer.

Pain may be the worst symptom of fibromyalgia. But this condition carries additional difficulties, including depression, exhaustion, and problems with sleep.

Sometimes, we take sleep for granted. But getting a good night’s sleep can be key to maintaining a healthy metabolism and preventing diabetes and obesity.

The strain of vaginal childbirth can result in bladder leakage problems. For some women, the problem will likely get better with time, but for others it might get worse.

An outbreak of the infectious disease, mumps, that was discovered on a university campus in Ohio has now spread wider, leading health officials to remind the public about vaccinations.