When a child has an asthma attack requiring a visit to the hospital, it's common to prescribe them prednisone. But there may be a good alternative.

Tuberculosis is not a common disease in the US, but it does occur, even among children. So, who are those children?

A variety of physical, mental or developmental conditions in children may require additional care or services. Autism is one such condition.

The risk of a stroke in a young, health person is usually quite low. New research shows that when cocaine is used, the risk increases greatly. 

About eight in 10 people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. While weight is related to the condition, putting on pounds over a few years may not signal increased risk.

Donating a kidney can be a very generous gift, but not one without risks. However, a new study suggests that the risk of kidney failure in the remaining kidney may not be as great as was once thought.

Appendicitis is a common and serious ailment that requires immediate surgery. A new study looked at using an ultrasound to make diagnosis faster and easier without radiation exposure.

Though the flu strikes every year, each season can be different. Researchers behind a new study uncovered some surprising trends about this season's flu.