U.S. officials say the first big rollout of the swine flu vaccine in October will be much smaller than originally planned.

More than 90 percent of women develop some type of cellulite in their lifetime, while few men ever experience “cottage cheese” thighs but there are a couple of things you can do to curb your cellulite.

Pornography is an $8-billion per year industry in the United States, and new research is showing that millions of women are part of its growing audience.

What if your pet is the cause of your watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose? Beyond giving away Fluffy or Fido, here’s a look at what works—and what doesn’t—to control allergies.

A new article in “Time” magazine says exercise won’t make you lose weight and might even cause some people to gain weight.

Researchers suggested that, generally, people in their 80s and 90s are happier than younger people. Several studies have found that older adults report fewer negative emotional experiences and greater emotional control than young adults do.

Advocates of international adoption are furious over a new federal policy related to tuberculosis testing that could disrupt plans for families adopting children from China and Ethiopia.

Skinny Jeans Workout tones core muscles so gym-goers can zip their skinny jeans.

It’s part of growing up—that conversation with an adult about the birds and the bees. But in the 21st century, your teenagers’ new sex-ed teacher may be the Internet.

Big decision? You may think best on sunny days. A new study shows that some people are more mentally nimble on sunny days, but have duller brains on cloudy days, regardless of the season.

The canine IQ test results are in: Even the average dog has the mental abilities of a 2-year-old child.

First came naming babies after movie stars. Then there were copycats of celebrity outfits, Academy Award dresses and even nose jobs. Now, the celebrity chase is getting genetic.

They’re called “The Exiles”, and they’re not only good, they’re playing for a good cause. The all kid rock band doesn’t get paid by the cafe’s owner, but instead they pass around a tip jar and donate 15 percent of their proceeds to help kids with autism.

Every year thousands of volunteers join the “Africa Mercy” hospital ship in Africa. Mercy Ships have served in 150 ports in developing nations around the world and act as mobile hospitals that provide free surgery to world’s poorest people.

The FDA is adding stronger warnings to a group of best-selling arthritis drugs because they can increase the risk of cancer in children and adolescents.

We’re well into swimsuit season now. And for most women who get a bikini wax this time of year, the biggest concern is the “ouch” factor. But that may turn out to be the least of their worries.

A Miami horse farmer is giving blind children the ride of a lifetime.

New treatment to old problem of toenail fungus.

Cutting edge fall prevention system helps nursing home residents maintain optimal health.

When it comes to losing weight, the little things add up—trying just one new thing every day can quickly make a big difference. With that in mind, we’ve taken science’s best weight-loss strategies and created a week’s worth of slimming to-do’s.

Doctors say that while some children clearly do better on ADHD drugs, others don’t need them. Experts advise parents to ask these questions when considering whether drugs are the best approach for a child with ADHD.

Medical mannequins are no dummies, they’re now complex robots that simulated patients and help make better doctors.

For years, dentists have warned patients about the decaying effects of cola and sugary, fizzy drinks on their teeth. Research shows that other drinks thought to be better—fruit juices, teas and energy drinks—can also have harmful effects on teeth, turning the pearly whites to shrinking, spotted yellows marred with pockmarks.

You have tried mouth guards, C-PAP devices, throat sprays, and nasal valve dilators but now there is a medical procedure that will have you out in 20 mins and stop snoring in 12 weeks.

New portable heart pump gives heart failure patients second chance at life.

Tanning bed use before age 30 bumps cancer rates 75 percent and cancer experts have moved tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category.

Divorce causes more than bitterness and broken hearts: The trauma of a split can leave long-lasting effects on mental and physical health that remarriage might not repair, according to new research.

Patients with conditions like arthritis, asthma, migraines, diabetes, heart disease and even pregnancy can all be affected by the weather. But now a new web based service sends out alerts people of the weather, so they have time to prepare accordingly.

Insomnia can make the days feel fuzzy and the nights never-ending. About 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders—but some who seek relief may not receive the most effective meds.

Kids plus germs often equals extreme yuckiness (think stomach flu). But there are some childhood afflictions that—even though they’re not at all dangerous—are (how to put this?) truly disgusting.