An experimental obesity drug reduces body weight by 5% or more after one year when combined with healthy diet and regular exercise.

A new research analysis suggests a link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.

The popular diabetes drugs Actos and Avandia boost the risk of fracture in older women, according to findings from a new study that echo those of earlier research.

The H1N1 flu strain that sparked the first influenza pandemic in four decades has caused the majority of flu cases so far in the 2009-2010 season, the CDC says.

The largest survey examining bedbug infestations ever conducted suggests that the creepy, blood-sucking creatures are being found and fought all over the United States.

WebMD discusses ways you can kick the smoking habit for good.

Can a preschooler really learn ways to protect herself from cold and flu viruses? Here’s what the experts had to say.

Make potty training easier -- and keep germs at bay -- with these quick toilet training tips for your tot.

Want to prevent viruses from spreading in your home? These quick tips from the pros may help.

Take some of the germy mess out of diaper changes with these quick changing tips from the pros.

How can you keep your baby healthy and get other people to keep their germs to themselves? Follow these tips.

It’s a germy world. To keep your baby healthy, it pays to know how tackle germs -- and to know when you don’t have to.

Bystanders who perform CPR on patients with suspected heart attacks can safely skip the rescue breathing component -- typically called mouth-to-mouth resuscitation -- and just perform the chest compressions, according to two new studies.

Expert advice on how to help your child get up in time for school.

Pull out those earplugs to your iPod if you’re studying for a test or performing a task. And turn off the stereo. What you hear while trying to concentrate can be distracting and impair your ability to memorize and recall information.

Fully one in five beaches off the Gulf of Mexico has been closed this season due to the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to a new report issued by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

The most important thing anyone with COPD who smokes can do is quit smoking. The second most important thing is to be in a smoke-free environment. Whether you have COPD or are caring for someone with COPD, find out what the experts say about how to quit smoking and make it last.

The more you know about COPD, the better you can manage it. Find out about treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Anxiety and panic are normal reactions to feeling you can’t get your breath. It’s also hard to watch someone you care for struggle to breathe. WebMD offers tips that COPD patients and caregivers can use during episodes of breathlessness.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients who drink alcohol tend to have less severe symptoms than those who don’t, a new study finds.