Medical News

The number of young women who are using prescription drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has skyrocketed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It grew by around 344 percent ove...

The kids are all right. A new study suggests that adolescence can now last up to age 24. While their mind and bodies continue to develop, young people take on 'adulting' responsibilities at a much later age.

Current measures observed to prevent the spread of flu are no longer enough. In a new study, scientists found that influenza can be spread through the air even if infected people do not sneeze or cough.

A government shutdown is impending if the White House and Congress don't reach a deal on a new budget by Friday, Jan. 25. This situation would cause shutdown of important services, including CDC's emergency flu response.

A woman's ordeal after being left on the street by hospital staff highlighted the problem of patient dumping. Her family says her case also highlights a failed mental health care system.

A salmon sashimi lover thought that his intestines were coming out of his bottom. It turned out to be a tapeworm that measured over five feet, according to Dr. Kenny Bahn on the 'This Won't Hurt A Bit' podcast.