Are mammograms for women in their 40s worth all the false-positive tests and unnecessary biopsies? In addition to saving lives, benefits include less aggressive treatment and better odds the cancer won't come back.

When a woman has high blood pressure or high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, this may help predict her chances of developing heart disease perhaps as early as middle age, a new study suggests.

A large, new study from Denmark shows that babies have an increased risk of getting febrile seizures on the day they get either of their first two doses of a recommended combination vaccine.

A new study suggests that more work is needed to help women and their doctors recognize heart attack symptoms, since women are less likely than men to show up at the hospital with chest pain.

More Americans die as a result of hepatitis C infection annually than from HIV-related causes, pointing out the need for expanded screening and improved access to care for hepatitis C, government researchers report.

Babies whose mothers suffer from migraines may be more likely to be colicky.

Experts discuss the link between diet and migraine headaches.

Move over fat, salt, and sugar. There’s a new dietary villain in town and its name is gluten.

When it comes to weight gain, fructose should not be singled out for blame, a new review of the scientific literature suggests.

Unfortunately, kids who tend to make choices that are not considered typical for their gender are at higher risk of being abused by their parents or other family members and are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Agreeing with an earlier advisory panel, the FDA in 2010 rejected the Qnexa weight loss pill over safety concerns. Now another panel will consider whether new safety data should make FDA change its mind.

Women once got their ears pierced simply to wear a wider variety of jewelry. But these days, more and more women and men are getting other parts of their bodies pierced -- from eyebrows and noses to navels, tongues, and genitals -- as a popular form of personal, cultural, or artistic expression.

574,000 bottles of infant Tylenol have been recalled by Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare division. A faulty interior cap can get pushed down into the bottle, making it hard to use the dosing syringe.

A new study shows that teammates who shed at least 5% of their initial body weight during a weight loss competition were likely to be on the same teams. Those who said their teammates played a large role in their weight loss were more likely to lose a significant amount of weight.

Got a stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, or throbbing head? In February, those symptoms are usually caused by a cold or the flu, but this year, the culprit could be allergies.

WebMD discusses why those with untreated or undiagnosed ADHD may exhibit dangerous or risky behavior and how they can find help.

Differences in brain development may be evident as early as age 6 months in children who go on to develop autism, according to new research.

WebMD guides you through 5 practical steps toward better work-life balance.

While therapy and medications can be vital to depression treatment, one often-overlooked treatment is exercise. It not only improves health, but may help your emotional health. WebMD explores this topic and explains how exercise can benefit those with depression.

WebMD discusses the use of antidepressants to treat depression, benefits of medications or other treatments, and who may not need medications.

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.

WebMD explains why and how teens manipulate their parents and how parents can respond effectively.

WebMD provides 7 easy fixes to help you or your partner quit snoring.

Are you sleepy when you need to be alert? Try these natural ways to stay awake.

The FDA warns consumers that the Spinbrush electric toothbrush, now an Arm & Hammer brand but previously a Crest brand, can cause serious face and mouth injury -- especially to kids.