Azithromycin — commonly used to treat strep throat and sinusitis — is now thought to be effective against 'superbugs.'

U.S. News' rankings highlight the nation's top pediatric facilities in 10 specialties.

Discovery could lead to better treatment and control of lupus, psoriasis and other ailments.

Disruption of the clock has been associated with a variety of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer itself.

Exposure to synthetic chemicals and pollutants in air, water, food, workplaces and consumer products may account for a significant portion of breast cancer risk.

New research points to levels of the mineral as a culprit behind the painful urinary condition.

Gene mutation strips color from sight and causes near-blinding sensitivity to bright light.

Genetically programmed over-the-counter probiotics spotlight liver cancer through a urine test.

Software reads children’s facial expressions to gauge their level of pain.

Health sciences campus — which has done considerable research on the dangers of sugar — will focus sales on zero-calorie and nutritious drinks.

Four University of California medical centers are rated as high-performing in several common procedures in new rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Activating patients’ existing social networks helps reduce the stigma of the disease.