Catherine Winters

Physicians often view the treatment patients receive in intensive care units as being futile. What's more, such care runs up a huge price tag, a new study suggests.

Chronic pain is on the rise in children.

Bullying has become the focus of increased attention in recent years, but researchers say that one group of bullies has been overlooked: siblings.

People who quit smoking may gain some weight but their hearts still benefit.

Amoxicillin is no better than a placebo at treating the symptoms of a lower respiratory-tract infection.

Walkers and runners in a new study saw similar gains in heart health, as long as they covered the same distance.

Eating peppers may lower the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.

Hormone treatments aimed at easing the symptoms of menopause may also be good for a woman's brain, depending upon when she starts taking them.

People who've had the common forms of skin cancer may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

The sounds of live music confer health benefits on the tiniest and most vulnerable people—premature babies who are being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit, a new study says.

Regular walking improves quality of life in people who have suffered a stroke.

Using colonoscopy to check for cancer in average-risk people saves lives.

Getting more exercise will lower BMI and the risk for a type of colorectal cancer.

Avocado eaters have a better diet and a lower risk for metabolic syndrome.

A new study finds that regularly screening heavy smokers could save thousands of lives yearly.

Americans are eating fewer fast foods but there's room for improvement.

More Americans are meeting three key goals for managing their diabetes.

Folic acid supplements in early pregnancy may lower the risk of autistic disorder.

Most Americans consume about a teaspoon and a half of salt a day.

Screening for breast cancer every other year does not harm older women.