Cutting back on red and processed meats may significantly reduce heart disease risk in women, a new study says.

A probiotic supplement may be an option for parents trying to soothe a colicky baby, according to a new study.

Personality type and the ability to control anger and other aggressive behaviors may have an effect on heart health and one’s risk for stroke, according to a new study published in the journal Hypertension.

Procreation, wanting affection – these are just a couple of reasons people have sex. WebMD lists 20 common sex motivations and the difference between men’s and women’s reasons.

Scientists in Germany have found the biological mechanisms behind nickel allergy, a common cause of contact allergic dermatitis that causes itching, burning, and redness.

Today's media superheroes -- including Batman in the movie The Dark Knight and the Hulk in Planet Hulk -- as well as the ''slacker'' characters often portrayed in TV shows and movies offer boys poor role models, says a University of Massachusetts professor.

The FDA has approved Ella, a new morning-after contraceptive pill effective for up to five days after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Even once-a-month use of acetaminophen -- the best-known brand name is Tylenol -- may trigger asthma in teens. The link may explain some 40% of asthma in teens.

Using hands-free headsets while driving doesn't result in fewer accidents than using handheld cell phones, a study shows.

Women's chronic pain is different than men's, and health care providers and therapists need to focus on that, according to an expert.

Building muscle doesn’t require a lot of heavy lifting, just a lot of light weight lifting, a new study indicates.

There is now scientific evidence to back up the widely held belief that stress can interfere with fertility.

The FDA warned today that the prescription drug Lamictal, which is used to treat seizures and bipolar disorder, can cause aseptic meningitis.

It's still late summer, but the flu vaccine already is arriving. Get it ASAP, says the CDC, which will start it's "Flu Ends with U" campaign in September.

Is Dupuytren’s contracture inherited from family members? What causes this condition, and what are the risk factors for Dupuytren’s?

Is Dupuytren’s contracture inherited from family members? What causes this condition, and what are the risk factors for Dupuytren’s?

How does Dupuytren’s contracture progress? Which treatments are available as it progresses? Get the facts on Dupuytren’s contracture progression.

How does Dupuytren’s contracture progress? Which treatments are available as it progresses? Get the facts on Dupuytren’s contracture progression.

Why do hot foods make you sweat more? Can what you eat affect how much you sweat? Find out which foods are culprits.

Some mental health problems, including moderate and severe depression, are more common among college students today than in the past, according to a study that looked back 12 years.