Milk and dairy products can cause digestive problems for people who are lactose intolerant. Some people claim raw, unpasteurized milk doesn’t produce the same symptoms.

The elderly often won’t benefit from many of the procedures or tests recommended for younger folks. That's why the American Geriatrics Society has released a list of 10 therapies to carefully consider before using in the older population.

Tuberculosis is still a concern in the US, and researchers are examining a related condition that may begin to cause more trouble.

Heart scans are often ordered before doctors prescribe statin medications to reduce cholesterol. Those heart scans may not be routinely necessary, a new study suggests.

Many people take omega-3 fatty acids to reduce their risk of heart disease. Some elderly patients may not be getting the benefit they hoped for.

When headaches reoccur, patients may worry that something serious is at play. Doctors might use brain scans on these patients to look for trouble, but this practice may be overused, says a new study.

Limiting children's use of television is already one recommendation that pediatricians emphasize to parents. But what might it mean if kids use too much TV, computers or video games?

For seniors, having difficulty breathing could be a sign that other medical problems are on the horizon — problems like a decline in memory and thinking abilities.

Children who spend a lot of time watching TV are more likely to be overweight, according to past research. But parents can make a difference.

Colon cancer remains the third most common form of cancer, but new research suggests that colon cancer screenings are helping to save lives.