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No one wants to spend the holidays in a hospital bed, but heading home might not be a good idea, new research suggests.

A new report shows the rate of people with serious psychological distress is declining, and more folks are seeking mental health care on an outpatient basis

A change as simple as where you do most of your food shopping could translate to a better diet.

The world's first baby born to a woman who had a uterus transplant from a deceased donor shows that such transplants can be successful, Brazilian doctors say.

About 10 percent of people will suffer from the itchy skin condition known as eczema at some point in their lives, new research shows.

An experimental gene therapy for Parkinson's disease seems to work by rewiring key areas of the brain, a new study finds.

Americans have unwelcome eight-legged visitors from the East, and they're here to stay.

You might love getting fresh produce at your local farmers' market, but you should wash everything thoroughly when you get home.

As part of a new effort to cut the use of dogs in drug trials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday launched an initiative to keep canines out of studies for certain veterinary medicines.

People with celiac disease must follow a very restrictive diet, but an experimental vaccine may offer many of them the freedom to eat more normally.

Having hearing loss and not knowing it might translate into higher medical bills and other health problems for many seniors, two new studies suggest.

Driving under the influence and distracted driving are well-known hazards, but few people think twice about getting behind the wheel when feeling drowsy, a sleep expert warns.

When people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) choose their own treatment -- be it medication or counseling -- they respond better, a new study finds.

The earliest evidence of lead exposure has been discovered in 250,000-year-old teeth from the remains of two Neanderthals found in southeastern France, researchers say.

With their keen sense of smell, dogs can track down bombs and drugs, but new research suggests they can also sniff out malaria in people.

A new gene therapy might help improve motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease who aren't responding to other therapies, an early study has found.

Generics make up 80 percent of drug prescriptions filled in the United States and are a big cost savings for consumers.

Even after a thorough cleaning, traces of diarrhea-causing bacteria can remain on hospital bed sheets, researchers report.

Contrary to popular belief, new research suggests that drinking coffee might be a good prescription for avoiding the unsightly skin condition known as rosacea.

"Eyeballing" emergency room patients may be better than a formal medical assessment in identifying those most in need of urgent care, a new study suggests.

People may rely on social media such as Facebook to showcase the highlights of their lives, like vacations. But new research suggests the language they use in posts might also help predict depression.

While therapy dogs can help ease anxiety for kids with cancer, they may also carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can put patients at risk for serious infections.

Although clinical trials are the only way to test the mettle of new drugs and medical devices, just 1 percent of Americans participate in such trials, research experts say.

Getting too little sleep at night? If so, your odds for a car crash are rising, new research suggests.

U.S. patients face numerous roadblocks when trying to access their medical records at the nation's top hospitals, a new study finds.

People with fibromyalgia have widespread inflammation in their brains, new research reveals.

The impact of acne is more than skin-deep, and often disrupts sleep and well-being, scientists have found.

Among the most significant advances in surgery has been the development of laparoscopic -- or minimally invasive -- procedures.

If you're suffering from acute appendicitis, you might be successfully treated with antibiotics and never need an operation to remove your appendix, Finnish researchers report.

Here's a welcome alert: Scientists say they're inching closer to a blood test for drowsy driving.

Flea medicines protect your pet, but some animals can have serious side effects from products containing isoxazoline, U.S. health officials warn.

Have you ever left a doctor's appointment with only a vague idea of what was said? You're not alone: A new survey finds many Americans, and their doctors, are turning to recordings for help.

Of the 50 million Americans living with chronic pain, the pain is so bad for 20 million that it keeps them from doing the daily activities of life, researchers say.

Poor-quality health care results in about 5 million deaths a year in low- and middle-income countries, new research suggests.