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Exposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of nonstick cookware and waterproof and stain-resistant products could be raising cholesterol levels in children, a new study suggests.

Study: In adults and children over age 6 months, the H1N1 swine flu was no more severe -- and posed no greater risk of serious disease -- than seasonal flu.

People often misinterpret product claims of low-carbohydrate content on the front of packages, believing the foods are healthy and will help them manage their weight, a study shows.

Infants and young children who don’t get enough sleep at night may face a significantly increased risk of becoming obese before adulthood, a new study says.

BPA leaches from dental sealants and "white" non-amalgam fillings -- but dentists can take simple steps that greatly decrease risk from the controversial plastics ingredient.

Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows.

A new study shows blood levels of substances known as persistent organic pollutants were higher in people who had lost weight compared with those who maintained or gained weight.

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Pancreatic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy after surgery don't see improved long-term survival with the drug gemcitabine, compared with patients receiving a chemotherapy regimen consisting of fluorouracil and folinic...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- A higher level of education is associated with reduced risk of heart disease and stroke for people who live in rich countries, but not for those in low- and middle-income nations, finds a new study. Highly educated men in...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- The H1N1 pandemic flu, which swept across the United States last year, was actually no more serious than most seasonal strains, a new study confirms. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Although the hazards of smoking are well known, 20 percent of Americans still light up, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. The number of adult smokers dropped between 2000 and 2005, but the decline has leveled out, according to...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- For HIV-infected children in the developing world, treatment choices have been limited by concerns over the possible development of resistance to drugs they received as infants during failed attempts to prevent their infection in...

Money may shape your outlook on life, but it can only buy so much when it comes to your daily happiness, a study suggests.

Men may experience mild loss of memory and thinking skills more often than women, new research suggests.

A low-carb diet based on vegetable proteins may be healthier than one based on meats, says a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- The 16-year-old went to the emergency room because of a painful infection in her arm. When doctors used ultrasound on the area, they were shocked to see about 20 foreign objects under her skin, including a paper clip, a screw...

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- Weak social connections, or social fragmentation, may be one of the main reasons why people raised in cities are more likely to develop schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders than those who live in rural areas, the results...

Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty layers of cold-water fish and shellfish. Which fish are best for omega 3s? Which fish should you limit due to mercury?

Found in everything from eggs to eye cream, are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids in your diet?

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 -- A controlled dose of the main ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms appears to reduce anxiety and lift spirits in people battling advanced cancer, researchers report. In a small pilot study, the compound psilocybin appeared to...