For years, people have been told that cancer screenings save lives. Recently, though, some organizations have said that some cancer screenings may be more harmful than helpful.

There's no guarantee of avoiding any kind of cancer, but some cancers have better chances for prevention than others. Several practices can help prevent cervical cancer, but do all doctors follow them?

MERS, the latest virus to spark global concern, has had health officials worldwide nervous about possible widespread outbreaks. But new research may ease concerns.

Children can be masterful at trying to get out of a regular bedtime. As clever as they may be in avoiding going to bed, that cleverness may not pay off for them later on.

Did you know that dogs are able to sniff out certain types of cancer? Man’s best friend can be trained to pick up odors in urine that signal bladder cancer. But having labs in the lab isn’t practical.

Lots of people swear by their daily vitamins and other supplements. Taking them, many believe, helps them achieve better health.

Self-care helps shape the quality of life for most people. That is no less true for many aging individuals, who also desire to dress and feed themselves, get around on their own and so forth.

Lipid panels are tests used to measure cholesterol in blood. While these tests can indicate a possible risk for heart disease, many heart patients may be getting unnecessary testing.

Placing babies on their backs to sleep reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. But sleeping on their backs may make it easier for babies to develop a flat spot on their heads.

It is already known that drinking during pregnancy can affect the growing baby's brain and development. But different amounts of alcohol drunk at different times in a pregnancy may have different effects.