The standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea isn't just for adults: children as young as 7 years old can reap significant benefits even from inconsistent use of PAP.

Men may be at an added genetic risk of developing heart disease. That's because the Y chromosome, a portion of DNA that only men have, appears to play a role in inheriting coronary artery disease.

Women who have had one cesarean section and are planning another should aim for delivering after 39 weeks of pregnancy according to a new study.

About 90 percent of U.S. adults are incorporating too much sodium into their diets. However it doesn't appear the dinner-side salt shaker is at fault.

Those abusing marijuana can no longer claim the drug does no harm. A report published today suggests that the use of cannabis nearly doubles a person’s chance of getting into a car accident.

About 20 percent of all leukemias in the Western world are chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Today's treatments target an abnormal chromosome that causes the disease, but new theories about how to outwit this resilient disease are sprouting.

Pregnant women should watch for signs of early labor. And if you’re Hispanic, you should take extra care: A new study says that Hispanic-Americans are at greater risk of preterm delivery. 

To start the day off right, kickstart your diet and keep the pounds off, here's a strange new piece of advice: have a cupcake, a cookie or chocolate ice cream with breakfast.

Even for mothers who planned to breastfeed longer, the ones who planned to get pregnant had an easier time with nursing than those whose babies were surprises.