New research shows that the use of probiotics to treat eczema in children is not effective and may carry a risk of bowel damage and infection.

The rate of premature heart disease among obese teens is set to triple, and the increasing prevalence of high blood pressure in children is a major culprit, experts warn.

A Nerf Blaster toy, manufactured by Hasbro, has been voluntarily recalled because the toy's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing -- causing bruising, cuts, blood blisters, and welts on the face, neck, and chest.

Fictional nurses in movies are going through an image change, and this time, it's a positive one, a new study shows.

A new data review shows that St. John’s wort can be as effective as prescription antidepressants for easing symptoms of major depression.

Health insurance coverage rates are much lower for Hispanics in the U.S. than for African-Americans and whites, new Census Bureau figures confirm.

The FDA is reconsidering its warning that the lung disease drug Spiriva might up stroke risk. A recent study shows no link between stroke and Spiriva.

Experts weigh in with tips on staying healthy amid financial stress in the struggling economy.

25% of teen girls have been vaccinated against sexually transmitted HPV, which causes cervical cancer. It's a good start toward its 90% goal, CDC says.

The FDA has "cleared" the NeuroStar TMS brain-stimulating device for treating depressed adults for whom 1 antidepressant has failed to work.

A new immune therapy -- called "GAD" treatment --for type 1 diabetes shows promise for newly diagnosed patients, Swedish researchers report.

Beginning in 2010, group insurance plans that cover mental illness already must now equalize its value with medical and surgical coverage.

Eight out of 10 Americans are stressed about the economy, and more people are reporting stress-related symptoms such as fatigue and irritability than they were a year ago.

The second presidential debate included a substantive face-to-face discussion of health care policy between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.

Testicular germ cells that provide an unending source of sperm appear to be able to become embryo-like stem cells able to morph into any cell of the body.

Eating calcium-rich foods may do a body good, but calcium probably won’t help you lose weight, new research shows.

A new study shows that pregnant women who listen to music for a half hour per day see a reduction in stress, anxiety and depression after two weeks.

A new review of studies delves into how to beat bad breath (halitosis) -- and gives high marks to mouthwashes.

Researchers who analyzed existing studies on whether honey can help heal wounds are cautiously optimistic that this ancient treatment may help in some cases.

Children and adolescents should get at least one hour of exercise every day, and adults should get at least two and one-half hours of physical activity per week, according to new federal guidelines.