Human Brains Aren't Distinctly Male or Female, Study Says

Instead, researchers find 'mosaic' of masculine, feminine traits

Can Weight Loss Treatments Help Binge Eaters?

Many people who binge eat are overweight or obese. Can weight loss surgery or medications treat obesity in binge eaters? Here’s what some doctors say.

After Concussion Symptoms Fade, Slowed Blood Flow in Brain May Persist

But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern, experts say

Weight Loss May Spare Knee Cartilage, Study Finds

Losing more than 10 percent of body weight was linked to slower degeneration of cushioning in joints

Teens More Cautious About Sex When Parents Set Rules, Study Finds

Kids tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with

E-Cigarettes: Health and Safety Issues

WebMD discusses pros and cons of e-cigarettes and whether they're truly safe or not.

Those in 50s Largest Group Battling Drug Addiction

Big jump also seen in those aged 60 and older needing treatment for painkiller, heroin abuse

Could My Medications Cause Vision Problems?

A lot of medications could affect your eyes. WebMD tells you how and what you can do about it.

What do your eyes say about your health?

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But did you know they can also tell you a lot about your health? WebMD takes a look at some common eye conditions and what they say about your health.

Post-Op Bacterial Infection Ups Complications Risk

Clostridium difficile can be devastating to patients recovering from surgery, experts say

E. Coli Linked to Costco Chicken Salad Sickens 19

CDC still tracking down specific ingredient that may harbor the germ

As HMOs Dominate, Alternatives Get Costlier

A KHN analysis finds a sharp difference in premium prices between plans that offer out-of-network care and those that do not.

Constant Traffic Noise May Boost Depression Risk

Vulnerability is higher among those with a low education and income, researchers report

This May Not Help Prevent Repeat Miscarriage

Findings likely to disappoint many couples, researcher says

Obesity in Youth May Harm the Heart Long-Term

Risk of sudden cardiac death was still higher, decades after women had lost the pounds, study found

Drug Helps Those With Tough-to-Treat Schizophrenia

Clozapine already approved for use after other antipsychotics don't work

Time to toss your specs and go natural? It’s not that simple

There’s a big debate about the idea that you can correct your vision naturally, without glasses. Does it work? WebMD looks at both sides of the controversy.

Doctors' Group Urges Greater Use of Generic Drugs

Lower-cost options are usually just as safe and effective, experts say

Chipotle-Linked E. Coli Outbreak Expands: CDC

Chipotle-Linked E. Coli Outbreak Expands: CDC

High 'Resting' Heart Rate and Odds of Early Death

But more research is needed before this can used as a marker, expert says

Young Women Face Risk After Heart Attack, Stroke

Odds of another life-threatening event are much higher than normal, study says

Dislocated Elobow: What You Need to Know

What happens when you dislocate your elbow? Is it an easy fix? Will you need surgery? Will it work the same as it used to? Web MD has the answers.

Caffeine in Pregnancy May Not Harm Baby's IQ

Study looked at moderate amounts -- about one to two cups of coffee

Ah-Choo! Sneeze 'Cloud' Quickly Covers a Room

Videos of sneezers show droplets are of varying sizes, move at high velocity

ADHD Medications Linked to Sleep Problems in Kids

Review of studies finds drugs like Ritalin, Adderall may create sleep woes for some

Trouble Sleeping? New Treatment Options May Help

WebMD walks you through advances in sleep medicine over the last year or so -- including research, technology, and a new breed of medication.

Breastfeeding May Lower This Risk for Some Women

Study looked at moms who had already diabetes in pregnancy

New 'Collar' Aims to Help Shield Brain From Concussion

Device boosts brain fluid to create a cushioning effect, developers say

Health Highlights: Nov. 20, 2015

NFL's $1 Billion Concussion Lawsuit Settlement Goes to Appeals Court Last of U.S. Government-Owned Chimps to be Retired EPA Plans Tighter Limits on Downwind Air Pollution

Yoga May Boost Quality of Life for Prostate Cancer Patients

Small study shows those undergoing radiation therapy had fewer side effects, less fatigue

Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk, No Matter Your Age

Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits, study finds

Depression More Common in Daughters of Older Mothers, Study Suggests

But researchers only found an association, and age gap didn't seem to affect sons

Medicaid Denies Nearly Half Of Requests For Hepatitis C Drugs: Study

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that Medicaid turned down requests for new expensive drugs to treat hepatitis C 46 percent of the time, while private insurers barred them 10 percent and Medicare 5 percent.

UnitedHealth Warns Of Marketplace Exit – Start Of A Trend Or Push For White House Action?

Some analysts and health policy experts view their move as an effort to compel the Obama administration to make changes.

Drug Overdose Rates Soaring Among U.S. Youth

Report finds prescription painkillers, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hard

Do Men 'Eat to Impress' When a Woman's Around?

Guys ate 93 percent more pizza from an Italian buffet when a female was at the table, study found

One Person's ‘Healthy' May Be Another's Junk Food

WebMD has the details on a new study that finds that even if we all ate the same meal, our bodies would burn it differently and have different blood sugar levels afterward.

FDA OKs Nasal Spray to Reverse Painkiller Overdose

Drug marketed as Narcan offers new treatment option for family members or first responders

When Do Kids Learn 'Fairness'?

Experiment sheds light on how children in different countries react to being given more than their peers

Possible Treatment for Kids' Respiratory Infection

Preliminary study of new drug for RSV yields promising results, experts say

Kids Who Take ADHD Meds More Likely to Be Bullied, Study Finds

Odds rose even higher if child sold or gave away the drugs

Anything Fishy About Genetically Modified Salmon?

The FDA has approved the first genetically modified animal -- a kind of salmon -- meant to feed people. WebMD has the details.

Can You Trust Your Dietary Supplement?

Seven federal agencies, including the Department of Justice and the FDA, held an extraordinary joint press conference Tuesday to announce the civil and criminal indictments of more than 100 makers and marketers of dietary supplements. WebMD has the details.

Heart Failure Patients Getting Too Little Exercise

Lack of social support, finances can get in the way of recommended activity, study says

Do You Make Good Food Choices?

Have diabetes? Test your holiday food smarts with this quiz from WebMD Magazine.

Diabetes and Holiday Stress

Stress can wreak havoc on blood sugar. WebMD Magazine explains how.

Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer

Regular java and decaf were linked to survival benefits in study

Rectal Thermometer Remains Gold Standard for This

Better than temperatures taken by mouth or under arm, study says

UCL Tear and Tommy John Surgery: What You Need to Know

For a major-league pitcher like Matt Harvey, a torn elbow tendon means Tommy John surgery and a long stint in rehab.What's it like when a regular guy gets this injury? Will you need surgery? What happens in rehab?

This May Signal Higher Testicular Cancer Odds

Abnormally low sperm count tied to greater risk, study suggests