A new HIV drug called Isentress has proved successful in lowering levels of the virus even when other drugs have failed.

A new study shows that deep brain stimulation can improve life for those with treatment-resistant depression.

Supplements of fish oil and red yeast rice, coupled with lifestyle changes in diet and exercise habits, can reduce cholesterol as much as standard cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins, according to a new study.

The CDC reports that about 5% of U.S. children aged 6-17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to their parents.

An expert panel of doctors recommends lifestyle change and medicaiton, if needed, for prediabetes.

Men who eat a lot of soy foods may have a lower sperm concentration than men who don't eat soy food, according to a new study.

Family history is a much poorer predictor of early breast cancer risk than most women realize, say researchers whose latest study argues against using family history alone to determine a young woman's risk for the disease.

Heart disease may be tied to poorer mental performance as early as middle age, a British study shows.

Viagra, often prescribed to help men's erectile dysfunction, also helps women who experience sexual problems linked with their antidepressant use, according to a new study.

A new study finds that a A new study shows that a numbing gel eases pain associated with getting a mammogram and may make women more likely to return for subsequent screenings.gel eases pain associated with getting a mammogram and may make women more likely to return for subsequent screenings.

A new treatment for a cause of male infertility may reduce the need for surgery and increase couples’ chances of becoming pregnant.

There is not enough evidence to prove that computed tomography angioplasty is a safe and effective screening tool for coronary artery disease in low-risk people, new research shows.

FDA warns consumers not to eat fresh jalapeno peppers after one tests positive for Salmonella Saintpaul.

A drug commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other immune-based conditions may also be effective at targeting language-related Alzheimer's disease problems.

The epilepsy and migraine prevention drug Topamax has been linked to an increased risk for birth defects in babies born to epilepsy patients who took it during pregnancy, a small study shows.

Researchers report mixed results in a study of the cholesterol drug Vytorin used by patients with aortic stenosis.

It may be possible to use tobacco plants to grow personalized vaccines for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, scientists report.

Obstructive sleep apnea may make nighttime heart attacks more likely than daytime heart attacks, new cardiology research shows.

More women than men decide to have a tattoo removed, a study shows.

Laser resurfacing of the skin may be an effective long-lasting wrinkle treatment, but there may be drawbacks for some, a study shows.