Herpes Virus Infects Two-Thirds of Population: WHO

Herpes Virus Infects Two-Thirds of Population: WHO

Which OTC Pain Reliever Is the Right Choice for You?

WebMD explains non-prescription pain pills, how they differ, and which might be a good choice for you.

Safe Tackling OK in Youth Football: Doctors' Group

New policy statement urges proper training, supervision to avoid injuries among young players

Kids Drawn to 'Gateway' Flavored Tobacco: FDA

Sweet-tasting additives have widespread appeal, expose teens to nicotine

Pot Use Tied to Specific Type of Stroke in Young

Stroke patients who smoked marijuana also tended to be younger than those who didn't, study finds

Meat and Cancer: What’s the Risk?

Processed meats like sausage, ham, jerky, bacon, and cold cuts cause cancer, and red meat probably does, too, according to a new report.

End-of-Life Dementia Care Costlier Than Other Ills

Costs are about $100,000 more over 5 years, study shows

Experts Urge Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes

Group advises testing overweight, obese people aged 40 to 70 for abnormal blood sugar

Marketplace Silver Plan Premiums Rising 7.5%: HHS

Federal officials say tax credits will blunt the impact of price increases in 2016 for most consumers buying the second-lowest silver health plan in 37 states.

Heartburn Drugs Tied to Higher Kidney Disease Risk

But studies weren't designed to prove proton pump inhibitors are responsible for the increase

Aggressive Early Breast Cancer Risk Rises With Age

Certain milk duct tumors more likely to become invasive at 60 than 50, experts say

Fillings May Harm Neighboring Teeth

The teeth on either side of a new filling might be at risk for decay, dental experts say. WebMD has the details.

Cutting Sugar Boosts Kids' Health Immediately

Though calories remained same, obese children saw better blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels

Chronic Constipation May Signal Serious Disorder

Ongoing constipation in adults could point to problems including ischemic colitis, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and diverticulitis, according to a new study. WebMD explains.

FAQ: Parabens and Breast Cancer

A new study has found that chemicals called parabens can spur the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells. WebMD has the details.

U.S. Task Force Urges Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes

Group advises testing overweight, obese people aged 40 to 70 for abnormal blood sugar

Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Kids

Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn

U.K. Nurse With Ebola Improving

Pauline Cafferkey, the nurse who got infected with Ebola while working in West Africa, is recovering after the virus caused her to get meningitis, doctors confirmed Thursday. WebMD has the details.

Mediterranean Diet May Keep Your Mind Healthier in Old Age

Seniors who ate more foods tied to the eating plan, especially fish, had bigger brains, study says

Many Seniors Get Antipsychotic Meds, Despite Risks

Risks include kidney damage, stroke and even death, researchers note

Pot Use Doubles Among Americans in Past Decade

But some experts say some of the increase may just be more people telling the truth

This Offers Promise for Stroke Victims

Noninvasive transcranial therapy had effect on arm movements, researchers say

Ex Youth Football Player: You Could End Up Like Me

Zackery Lystedt doesn’t want others to end up like him. At 22, he walks with a looping gait, leaning heavily on a metal cane. WebMD shares this former youth football player's story.

Fecal Transplants Work, But Need Tight Regulation

Clinical trial halted early because the treatment was effective

Good Results From IVF Egg Donors Over Age 35

Pregnancy, live birth rates from older and younger women appear comparable

Shorter Radiation Works for Early Breast Cancers

High-dose therapy showed same survival rates as longer course of standard radiation

This as Good as Painkillers for Low Back Pain

Plus, this medication isn't addictive, expert says

Study Says Tdap Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy

Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis combo shot did not appear to raise risk, even if woman had prior tetanus shot

IVF Tied to Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk?

Women who undergo in vitro fertilization to have a baby are over a third more likely to get ovarian cancer than those who don't have the treatment, a new study suggests. WebMD has the details.

High BP In Pregnancy Tied to Newborn Heart Defects

But researchers stress the risk is still very low when women have pre-eclampsia

Tips to Get Your Diabetes Under Control

Worrying about how to keep your diabetes under control? Make these tips the top six on your to-do list.

Cancer Society: Mammograms Should Start at 45

Previous recommendation was 40; new guidelines place greater emphasis on approach of menopause

Men's, Women's Hearts Age Differently

Treatments may need to be gender-specific, study suggests

Talk Therapy Effective to Treat Schizophrenia

Talk Therapy Effective to Treat Schizophrenia

How North Carolina Is Trying To Reshape Medicaid

With legislation that passed last month, North Carolina is trying to build a hybrid managed care, accountable care model – with doctors, hospitals and insurance companies all sharing some risk. Advocates worry it could eclipse gains made by Medicaid in the state in the past.

Does Birth Order Determine Personality?

Adult traits may not be preordained by place in the family heirarchy, researchers say

Supplements Don't Benefit Prostate Cancer Patients

Research suggests these products won't cut risk of disease spread or death

Researchers Move Closer to Alzheimer's Blood Test

Early diagnosis might lead to lifestyle changes that slow disease progression, they say

No Ready-Made Rx For Rising Drug Costs

Lawmakers, insurers and others have floated proposals to combat the spike in prescription drug prices, but will any of them gain traction?

Docs: No Amount of Alcohol Safe During Pregnancy

American Academy of Pediatrics issues new warning to women of childbearing age

Teens Swayed by Alcohol Ads

Underage drinkers' preferences shaped by TV and magazine advertising, study finds

Number of Moles on Right Arm Might Predict Risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer

Number of Moles on Right Arm Might Predict Risk of Melanoma Skin Cancer. WebMD reports.

Botox Might Prevent Irregular Heartbeat After Bypass Surgery

Injectable toxin helped thwart atrial fibrillation, researchers report

Does Birth Order Determines Personality?

Adult traits may not be preordained by place in the family heirarchy, researchers say

FDA OKs Drug to Reverse Blood Thinner's Effect

Praxbind cleared for emergency use with Pradaxa when bleeding can't be controlled

Fewer Teens Smoking Cigarettes, But More Using Pot

Meanwhile, more American adults are trying to break the tobacco habit, second government study shows

Dietary Supplements Send Thousands to ER Each Year

Dietary supplements send an average of 23,000 people to the emergency room each year, a new study estimates. WebMD has the details.

Younger Women Less Likely to Take Meds After Heart Attack

This, despite fact they have worse outcomes than men of a similar age, study authors say

What to Expect When You're Sent Home After Surgery

WebMD explains what to expect on the day you get sent home from the hospital after surgery.

What to Ask Your Surgeon Before an Operation

WebMD has advice on how to get tips from your surgeon about how to prepare for your operation.