Researchers have long searched for additional methods for protecting the brain from potential damage following a stroke. An experimental stroke drug may lessen the severity of damage.

When you get a call home that your child has been involved in a bullying case—as the bully or the bullied—addressing and correcting the issues could prevent future psychological distress.

Most of us associate eating disorders with an unhealthy drop in weight.  But new research suggests that eating disorders may actually cause a new height in weight gain. 

Arriving early is great for meetings or work - but not for birth. Even babies born a couple weeks early are at a higher risk for developing health problems later.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has no known origin with no treatment. A new study is giving some insights for sufferers with a new inhaled medication.

Earlier this month, the FDA reviewed the labels for ADHD medication and decided to add two new side effects to the drugs  Focalin and Focalin XR .

In order to get your blood pressure under control, your doctor may give you some type of prescription drug. Your risk of developing gout may influence which drug you are prescribed.

The capacity of cancer to outsmart its opponents is legendary. That's why therapies have to be multifaceted. New research shows that going after two targets hits the bulls-eye in knocking the lights out of tumors.

If you suffer from or engage in self-harmful behavior, you’re not alone. But if you like to blog about it on Tumblr , you might soon be alone. 

Although gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can cause problems for the baby, cognitive problems are not among them.