Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes during their first pregnancy are at increased risk for developing this condition in their second or third pregnancies, a study shows.

Those expensive dietary supplements that promise dramatic weight loss by trapping fat, blocking carbs, or boosting metabolism work no better than placebo pills, a new study shows.

Losing weight may help modestly reduce hot flashes among menopausal women, researchers report.

Heart attack patients are receiving better, faster, and safer care when admitted to the hospital, according to data from the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry.

People suffering from Alzheimer's disease who have large heads seem to have better thinking skills and memory compared to those with Alzheimer's who have smaller heads, new research shows.

Kids with very high cholesterol risk having diabetes and heart attacks as young adults. But current screening misses 1 in 3 fifth-graders who need treatment, a study suggests.

Self-hypnosis taught by using videotaped instruction seems to work in helping children and adolescents control the tics that characterize Tourette Syndrome, a new study indicates.

The CDC has identified salsa and guacamole as two significant sources of food-borne illnesses, according to a new report.

Frozen dinners are hotter than ever, with choices ranging from ethnic to low-calorie to vegetarian. But which ones are healthiest?

WebMD talks to expertes about how to tell if your exercise intensity is too low, too high, or just right.

Researchers who've looked at the brains of the lovelorn say rejection by a romantic partner lights up areas of the brain that are associated with addiction, reward, craving, and depression.

Dental experts explain how the new technology in electric and sonic toothbrushes can help keep your teeth clean.

In the blood of an HIV infected person, scientists discovered powerful antibodies that neutralize 91% of HIV strains. They say it's proof that an AIDS vaccine is possible.

The rate of premature births has dropped slightly for the second year in a row, according to a new federal report.

Obesity is a major contributor to acid reflux disease in adults, and it appears the same is true in children.

Are starch blockers safe and effective as a dietary supplement?

Death rates for cancer are continuing a slow but steady decline in the U.S., due mainly to improved efforts at early detection, better treatments, and smoking cessation, the American Cancer Society says in a new report.

WebMD talks with pediatrician Laurel Schultz, MD, about the most common breastfeeding questions and problems new parents have and how to deal with them.

Breastfeeding not coming naturally? Don't despair! A number of support services help with breast-feeding questions and problems, and provide tips for successfully nursing.

Is your baby ready for life beyond the bottle? A guide to when, what, and how to start baby on solid foods.