Restless legs syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by a strong urge to move the legs, is much more common among some racial groups than others, a new U.S. study has found. Researchers interviewed 190 people being seen at a primary care cl...

Statins, frequently used to cut cholesterol levels, may also help prevent death from severe flu, a new study suggests. According to the researchers, a growing body of evidence suggests that statins -- which include medicines such as Lipitor, Crestor...

A recommended treatment for heart failure is underused in U.S. hospitals, a new study finds. The use of aldosterone antagonist therapy in patients with heart failure is designated as "useful and recommended" in chronic heart failure guidelines...

A new test that could revolutionize the treatment of men following prostate cancer surgery has worked well in a small, early trial, researchers report. Using nanotechnology, the researchers were able to detect prostate-specific antigen (PSA), the ca...

New cases of genital warts have declined sharply since vaccination of teen girls and young women against the human papillomavirus (HPV) began in Australia in 2007, a new study has found. Certain types of HPV are linked with the development of cervic...

Three-stage graduated licensing for teens and other new drivers prevents injuries and saves lives, say U.S. researchers who analyzed five years of crash data from six states -- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. More than 300...

Thinking about a loved one might help reduce physical pain, according to U.S. researchers, who said their findings show the importance of social relationships and of staying emotionally connected. The University of California, Los Angeles, study...

A herniated disk occurs when the nucleus of a disk in the back or neck pushes out of the disk toward the spinal canal, putting pressure on surrounding nerves. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this list of potential non-surgical...

There may be nothing wrong with stuffing your turkey full to bursting, but you might not want to do the same thing with your suitcase as you pack for holiday trips. More than 53,000 people were treated in 2008 in U.S. hospital emergency rooms,...

Newborns still have a little stump of what's left of the umbilical cord. Though it should fall off on its own by the end of the third week, some doctors recommend that parents take additional steps to prevent infection. Other doctors recommend leaving...