A small study suggests people may be routinely exposed to the chemical bisphenol A through everyday consumption of canned goods.

A small study suggests people may be routinely exposed to the chemical bisphenol A through everyday consumption of canned goods.

Flibanserin, an antidepressant-like drug, makes sex more satisfying for some premenopausal women distressed over their low sexual desire.

Although postpartum depression in new moms is well-known and well-documented, slightly more than 10% of new dads also become depressed before or after their baby’s birth.

Knoxville, Tenn., has garnered the No. 1 spot as the "most challenging" place to live in America for people with spring allergies, says a new ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

WebMD interviews dermatologists to get the truth about sunscreens.

Mothers from poor families who provide strong emotional support for their kids can reduce their offspring’s future risk of mental and physical illnesses, a new study suggests.

Researchers have found that similar antibiotic resistance to E. coli is found in both humans and animals -- signifying that these resistant bacteria may be transmitted from animals to humans.

Men and women in the U.S. are happier, less stressed, and feel better about themselves after age 50, new research indicates.

A new study shows eating processed red meat -- such as hot dogs, bacon, sausage, and cold cuts -- is linked to an increased risk in heart disease and diabetes.

The American Heart Association has given its seal of approval to Nintendo's Wii, Wii Fit Plus, and Wii Sports Resort.

Long-term, regular use of vitamin E supplements appears to reduce the risk of chronic obstructive lung disease or COPD in women, according to a new study.

Infants who are exclusively breastfed are less likely to run fevers after their routine immunizations than infants who are partially breastfed or only receive formula, a new study shows.

Informing young women about how indoor tanning can damage their appearance may keep them out of tanning salons and help them reduce their risk for skin cancer, according to a new study.

Relatively low-level exposure to common pesticides -- probably from residues on foods -- doubles kids' risk of ADHD, Harvard researchers find.

People who have asthma should avoid heavy, high-fat meals, because it can inflame their airways, a new study says.

Men with fibromyalgia talk with WebMD about their fibromyalgia symptoms, diagnosis, and how fibromyalgia affects their lives.

Nearly 2 million toy dart gun sets that have been linked to two asphyxiation deaths in the Midwest are being recalled, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Children who suffer from severe, persistent asthma are nearly 32 times more likely to develop adult chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), a study shows.

WebMD talks about the trend of 40+ celebrities like Madonna having toned arms and being superfit and how you can trim up.