Health

Pop star Kylie Minogue has been voted the most inspirational breast cancer star for her willingness to speak openly and honestly about dealing with the disease.

Seniors amble the nursing home's halls, while children from around the world visit for biofeedback treatments.

High levels of cortisol in the hair shaft may increase the risk of heart attack, a study shows.

SAM-e plus prescription antidepressants may spell relief for hard-to-treat depression, according to a new study.

WASHINGTON - Drug and medical device firm Abbott Laboratories said Friday it has abandoned plans to sell its vaccines unit, less than three months after exploring sales talks with rival companies.

Does depression cause weight gain or weight loss? Does weight gain or weight loss cause depression? WebMD helps to unravel the mystery surrounding the link between depression and weight.

You wake up feeling crummy. Should you drag yourself to work and risk infecting coworkers? Or should you phone in sick, even though your boss desperately needs you to pitch in during a stressful week?

Wisconsin public health officials are reporting the first mosquitoes of the year to test positive for the West Nile virus.

Actor Michael Douglas arrives at the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award honoring Mike Nichols held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 10, 2010 in Culver City, California.

The Spice Girls musical will get an absolutely fabulous plot - courtesy of writer Jennifer Saunders.

People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.

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.

A two-year-old Indonesian boy who smoked about 40 cigarettes a day has kicked the habit after receiving intensive specialist care, a child welfare official said Thursday.

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.

Bradford on Avon woman Kate Martinez Hewat is taking to the skies to help raise money for a charity that helped support her late mother Theresa.

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.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused a North Little Rock retirement community of violating civil rights laws by evicting a resident because he was HIV-positive, after a settlement was reached in the case.

Actor says in interview her husband was told nothing was wrong for months before a tumour was discovered on his tongue Reuters in Los Angeles guardian.co.uk , Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas in Cardiff, in July this year.

Nine out of ten Scots support changing the law so it is an offence for adults to buy cigarettes for youngsters, a poll has revealed.

Crossword puzzles and other mentally stimulating pursuits may hide rather than prevent the progress of Alzheimer's disease, research has shown.

This undated photo released by Cepheid, shows a Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF cartridge.

Many people fail to rev up their exercise regimen before they leave for a ski vacation -- and the sudden burst of activity on the slopes puts them at risk for heart attack, researchers say.

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.