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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Millions of men suffer from an enlarged prostate gland. There are many drugs available for treatment, but what effects do these drugs have on bone health?

Don't use over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold drugs in kids younger than 4, according to new label changes made voluntarily by leading drugmakers.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC urge parents considering "nontraditional" pets to weigh the health risks those pets may pose to kids.

A CT heart scan may help predict the odds of dying over the next 15 years in people with suspected coronary artery disease, new research shows.

With a month to go before the election, health care took center stage in the presidential campaign as Barack Obama launched a major attack on John McCain's health care plan.

Young infants who sleep in bedrooms with fans have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome than babies who sleep in less well-ventilated rooms, new research shows.

Heed the cooking directions on frozen, stuffed, raw chicken entrees; 32 people who wrongly microwaved those products got salmonella, says the U.S. Dep't. of Agriculture.

When nominees Sarah Palin and Joe Biden faced off in the only vice presidential debate, whose message came across clearer? The answer may depend as much on body language and speech patterns as on what the candidates said.

Male teens with conduct disorder may have a dampened physical response to stress, a British study shows.

Twice as many uninsured people in the U.S. will have health insurance in 10 years under Sen. Barack Obama's health care plan than under Sen. John McCain's plan, according to a report by the health care research group The Commonwealth Fund.

CDC: 1.1 million Americans had HIV in 2006 -- up 11% from 2003. 46% are African-American.

Curbing inflammation in a brain region called the hypothalamus may help prevent obesity, lab tests on mice show.

Worldwide, 536 million people aged 15-49 are infected with the herpes simplex virus type 2, according to a study published by the World Health Organization.

Vitamin C supplements and chemotherapy aren't a good combination, says a team of New York researchers. Vitamin C reduced the effectiveness of many cancer drugs, they found in laboratory and animal studies.

Women who diet before pregnancy are at higher risk of gaining too much weight during pregnancy, and may need nutritional counseling.