Arriving early is great for meetings or work - but not for birth. Even babies born a couple weeks early are at a higher risk for developing health problems later.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has no known origin with no treatment. A new study is giving some insights for sufferers with a new inhaled medication.

Earlier this month, the FDA reviewed the labels for ADHD medication and decided to add two new side effects to the drugs Focalin and Focalin XR.

In order to get your blood pressure under control, your doctor may give you some type of prescription drug. Your risk of developing gout may influence which drug you are prescribed.

The capacity of cancer to outsmart its opponents is legendary. That's why therapies have to be multifaceted. New research shows that going after two targets hits the bulls-eye in knocking the lights out of tumors.

If you suffer from or engage in self-harmful behavior, you’re not alone. But if you like to blog about it on Tumblr, you might soon be alone. 

Although gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can cause problems for the baby, cognitive problems are not among them.

People with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) have been treated with interferon therapy for years, but this treatment can sometimes fail. And when it does, a targeted therapy hits the mark, offering these patients long-term benefits.

If you know you need to weigh your options before making an upcoming decision, the best time to do so is when you’re feeling stress-free.

Prostate cancer does not always have to be treated. If it's slow growing, active surveillance may be the best course. For older men who have other conditions, prostate cancer probably ought to be left alone.