Most parents using out-of-home childcare are familiar with the list of illnesses that mean they can't bring their child to daycare that day. Yet such lists may be driving up healthcare use.

Previous studies have estimated that 40 to 80 percent of medical information told to a patient by a doctor is forgotten immediately. New research says there may be an easier way to help patients remember what their doctors told them.

Earlier this year, Kraft Foods announced that there was a shortage of Velveeta. Now, it looks like some of the so-called "Liquid Gold" will have to come off the shelves.

Newly released data tracking reports on the negative side effects of prescription medications is a stark reminder of the potentially deadly complications of medicine.

People don't always know when they will face an emergency and end up in the hospital. Unfortunately, the timing of hospital admission may affect the quality of care a patient receives.

A successful surgery depends on a combination of factors, such as skilled doctors, quality equipment and hospital location. Unfortunately, some other factors may often get overlooked.

When a patient is terminally ill, many doctors encourage high-intensity, agressive life support treatment to keep patients alive as long as possible. However, their medical opinion may differ from their personal preference.

The amount of medication information available to patients on the Internet is expanding and becoming more complex every day. Today, millions of patients can jump online and read the latest research in heart disease.

Sometimes, medical treatment comes with unanticipated complications. These medical injuries can pose a significant threat to health.

Summer is the peak season for recreational swimming. That fun activity can turn foul when swimming pool maintenance isn’t handled properly.