Children who have frequent migraines sometimes take medication to ease symptoms. New research shows that therapy may also be an effective treatment.

Nut allergies can be challenging to manage in children and dangerous if the allergy is severe. But it's possible mom's diet could play a role in her child's risk.

Poor sleep has been linked to chronic disease and obesity. Race and socioeconomic status also have been linked to poor health. It is possible that all these factors are connected. 

Before their operations, cardiac surgery patients likely focus on the heart issue at hand. But postoperative infections can cause problems later. Antibiotics might prevent these infections.

Because her mother had ovarian cancer, actress, director and humanitarian Angelina Jolie underwent genetic testing. Should you? The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued its latest recommendations.

Hospital readmissions can be costly for both patients and the health care system. One new study may shine a light on areas for doctors to focus on after discharge to reduce readmissions.