Dutch researchers say when it comes to a colicky baby, don't only blame the mom -- the father's state of mind has just as much to do with it.

The government is about to start a huge research effort to prove which are the best treatments for scores of ailments. Irregular heartbeat, prostate cancer, back pain and hearing loss lead the list of medical problems to be studied.

A new law taking affect in Alabama is a breakthrough for some women diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer. For some, it will help lessen the fear associated with getting screened for the disease.

Health officials say more than 47-thousand elderly Americans end up in emergency rooms each year from falls involving walkers and canes.

New research suggests a surprising number of teenagers -- nearly 15 percent -- think they're going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behavior.

Doctors have known for decades that too much carbohydrate-laden foods like white bread and corn flakes can be detrimental to cardiac health. In a landmark study, new research from Tel Aviv University now shows exactly how these high carb foods increase the risk for heart problems.

JBS Swift recalls 41,000 pounds of beef

Fla. court rules against generic drug maker

Chicken tests positive for encephalitis in Baldwin

Clinton cancels overseas travel due to injury.

Dems' health care plan stumbles but keeps moving.

CHICAGO (AP) - The American Medical Association has taken action to support doctors' ability to discuss obesity with their overweight patients.

Cancer center halts new enrollment due to record-keeping issue.

In the fight against childhood obesity, getting kids moving is one of the most effective ways to combat the problem.

The American Medical Association says there's no scientific proof to back up the claims of anti-aging hormones.

Georgia Tech officials say the first case of swine flu has been confirmed on the Atlanta school's campus.

Those pesky graying hairs that tend to crop up with age really are signs of stress, reveals a new report in the journal Cell.

A new cognitive test for detecting Alzheimer's disease is quicker and more accurate than many current tests, and could help diagnose early dementia, concludes a study published on the British Medical Journal website

The Democrat who heads the Senate Budget Committee says he doubts there are enough votes in the Senate to support President Barack Obama's plan for a government health insurance option.

Florida swine flu cases near 250.

University of California, San Diego School of Medicine scientists say sleeping may help you make better decisions.

New research suggests that too much time playing video games leads to a lack of sleep.

"Cleveland clinic" doctors say they're diagnosing patients with something called "cell phone elbow."

Bill bolsters health care access for Florida children.

Stretching and meditating can do more than relieve stress. They can also help strengthen your ability to breath.