Giving people with chronic heart failure injections of their own bone-marrow stem cells appears to improve their heart function and extend their lives, new research suggests.

The experimental blood-thinning pill Brilinta works regardless of whether patients have a genetic variant that is often associated with poor outcomes in patients taking the standard medication, Plavix, researchers report.

Dealing with dry, itchy skin at menopause? Find out why -- and get simple tips for smoother skin.

Unless you live in a tropical paradise, the dryness, cold, and wind of winter can wreak havoc on your skin. But that doesn't mean you have to suffer from cracked, parched skin -- as long as your arm yourself with the right tools.

Before you can treat dry skin properly, you need to know what's causing those dry, itchy patches. Here are 11 common causes of dry skin.

When your doctor orders you to lose weight, you know it's time to take your health seriously. This article offers tips and motivation to lose weight for better health.

Breastfeeding for a month or longer appears to reduce a woman's risk of getting diabetes later in life, according to a new study.

Middle aged and older adults are interested in sexual activity, but diabetes impairs libido and can result in erectile dysfunction, a new study shows.

The number of babies born in the United States declined an estimated 2.6% in 2009 compared to the previous year, possibly a result of the downturn in the economy, the CDC says.

Contrary to popular belief, married couples do not become more alike over time, a study shows.

Men who are exposed to high levels of the controversial plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) may show a small, but significant increase in blood levels of the male sex hormone testosterone, a study shows.

A study of shared decision-making shows that two people of equal abilities solve problems better when they work together.

Current tobacco use by middle and high school students has declined over the past decade, but this trend has slowed in recent years and more work is needed to combat the problem, the CDC says.

At farms to which recalled eggs were traced, FDA investigators are finding salmonella matching the outbreak strain.

Inexpensive black rice contains health-promoting anthocyanin antioxidants, similar to those found in blackberries and blueberries, new research from Louisiana State University indicates.

WebMD discusses the six healthiest foods you probably aren’t eating yet. Find out what they are and why they’re so great.

If you’re a beginner at marathons, you’ll want to check out WebMD’s tips from experts on how and when to train and meet your goals.

WebMD exposes 15 cancer symptoms that women tend to ignore, from skin changes to unusual bleeding. Learn what to look for and when to seek medical attention.

Fibers from broccoli and plantain plants may block a key stage in the development of Crohn’s disease, a new study finds.

A new drug that fights tumors throughout the bodies of advanced melanoma patients points the way to powerful new treatments for many kinds of cancer.