For some cancers, it takes trial and error to learn which treatments will work, and which will be best for the individual. A new tool may give people with a form of leukemia a better way to predict which treatments are effective.

Losing weight has been shown to reduce the risk of heart problems and other complications of diabetes. However, one weight loss program did not seem to protect diabetes patients from heart-related risks.

If it seems like kids are just growing up too soon these days, it may not be your imagination. It turns out boys are going through puberty earlier.

Arava (leflunomide) is one of the many drugs used to fight inflammation - a central feature of psoriatic arthritis. The drug may appear to work well in a research environment, but how does it fare in the "real world"?

It happens at some point to every woman: the hot flashes and night sweats signaling a major change in life. For cancer patients, these symptoms can be side effects of the treatment regimen.

Anorexia and bulimia are serious medical conditions. Seeking treatment from a qualified and experienced authority can greatly improve outcomes.

A child's sleeping difficulties aren't fun for anyone. But they're important to address. Sleep is linked to other health issues.

Hot flashes and sweats are common for postmenopausal women. While hormone therapy and antidepressants may be used to treat symptoms, Chinese herbs may offer another approach.

You may have heard of the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but with so much nutritional hype out there, benefits can be difficult to determine. Not all fat is bad and you might be surprised how good some of it could be.