The long-term use of oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax may be associated with a doubling in esophageal cancer risk, but the risk to individual users remains small, researchers say.
Men with insomnia have a fourfold higher death rate than those who sleep at least 6 hours a night, a 14-year study finds. It's not yet clear whether women with insomnia also die sooner.
An online quiz rates your hygiene practices with a letter grade -- and gives you the information you need to keep your food safe from bacteria.
Prescription drug use in the U.S. has been rising steadily in the past decade and the trend shows no signs of slowing, the CDC says in a new report.
New research finds little support for the hypothesis that marijuana is a "gateway" drug leading to the use of harder drugs in adulthood.
The journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone March 22 when the House approved legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on the insurance industry.
If you’re new to massages, all the types and techniques can be a little overwhelming. WebMD answers common massage questions and explains the different styles.
People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds.
The drugs apixaban and Xarelto are effective at preventing deadly blood clots, new studies show.
A research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery.
In the wake of actor Michael Douglas's announcement that he has stage IV throat cancer, WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the disease.
People over 50 get a self-esteem boost when they read negative news about young adults, a study shows.
Worried about chemicals like phthalates and parabens in your baby shampoos, soaps, and lotions? See what the experts say.
Tips on keeping your house germ-free.
Feeding a family is no mean feat. Follow these tips to whip up quick healthy meals in a flash.
To keep weight off you need to exercise. This article discusses why it's best to exercise in the morning and how that helps you lose weight.
Babies delivered at 37 or 38 weeks -- or at 42 weeks or later -- are at increased risk for cerebral palsy compared to those born at 40 weeks, a study shows.
Women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 cancer genes cut their death risk by getting preventive surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes. Mastectomy further reduces their cancer risk.
Adding more selenium to your diet may reduce your risk of bladder cancer.
Brain lesions associated with increased multiple sclerosis activity appear in patients more often between the months of March and August, a new study shows.
A pill that slows the heart rate substantially cut the risk of death and hospital stays for patients with severe heart failure, a study of more than 6,500 patients shows. The drug is called Procoralan.
When it comes to your heart heath, don't let age alone make you reluctant to run a marathon. So say researchers who found that amateur runners over age 50 -- and as old as 72 -- experienced some temporary heart changes, but no lasting damage after the 26.2-mile run.
African-Americans may be at an increased risk for developing life-threatening blood clots after receiving drug-coated stents that are meant to keep their arteries open, new research shows.
Cesarean section deliveries are at an all-time high in the U.S. and are expected to keep rising, and new government-funded research may help explain the trend.
The number of children treated in hospital ERs for concussions they got while playing on sports teams has doubled in just a decade, a new study shows.
Scientists have identified the first-ever genetic risk factor for common migraines.
FDA inspectors say filthy conditions at henhouses linked to the egg recall include infestations by rodents, flies, maggots, and wild birds. Some layers sat above manure pits 4 to 8 feet deep.
Parents, pediatricians, and educators need to step up sex-education efforts, according to a revised policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Margarine fortified with omega-3 fatty acids does not appear to protect older men and women who have survived a heart attack from having another heart attack or other cardiac event.
Three puffs a day of cannabis, better known as marijuana, helps those with chronic nerve pain due to injury or surgery to feel less pain and sleep better, a Canadian team has found.