Fewer newborns are receiving a routine shot that helps prevent life-threatening bleeding, because their parents are opting out of it, a new study shows. The number of infants who are …

Everything in moderation is a common, and common sense, aphorism. But apparently one man didn't get the memo when it came to his energy drink consumption. MORE: Children's mental health …

Pneumonia is a common lung infection that can make breathing difficult and, in some cases, become life-threatening. It happens when the air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid or …

A condition affecting some chronic marijuana users that causes painful nausea and vomiting has been recognized by the World Health Organization – a move that will make it easier to …

The shingles vaccine helps slow the progress of dementia, a new study suggests. The research, published Tuesday, adds to a growing body of evidence that getting vaccinated against shingles offers …

Holiday baking does not have to derail your routine. These lightened-up ricotta cookies offer a festive treat with a few smart swaps, using coconut oil instead of butter and maple …

Two years ago, Lianna Munir started spiking fevers and having fainting spells. At first doctors thought Munir, then 6, may have strep or a viral infection. But even after multiple …

The American Cancer Society is endorsing the use of self-swab kits to test for HPV, because they may reduce barriers to cervical cancer screening. The organization's updated cervical cancer screening …

Most of us have bumped our heads at some point. But sometimes, that hit is more than just a bump. It could be a concussion, which is a type of …

The United States is poised to lose its measles-free status next year. If that happens, the country will enter an era in which outbreaks are common again. More children would …