Amy Chua’s recent memoir has fueled debates about whether American parents are too lenient with their kids. WebMD looks at the signs parents are too strict and how to set reasonable boundaries.
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The American Heart Association says in a new scientific statement that a rare and often underreported form of stroke involving the veins and not the arteries is more common than previously thought.
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Bringing normalcy to families’ lives is a goal of pediatric palliative care, also known as pediatric advanced care (PAC). Many families, however, resist palliative care because they think it’s limited to end-of-life care.
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Experts offer tips for managing embarrassing body conditions, such as burping, intestinal gas, overactive bladder, and a growling stomach.
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The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can help stave off genital warts in boys and men, according to a new study.
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The Senate has rejected a GOP attempt to repeal the year-old health care law. All 47 Republicans voted for repeal, but 50 Democrats and one Independent voted to leave it in place. Many think the law’s fate will be decided by the Supreme Court. (Feb. 2)
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Certain breast cancer treatments appear to raise the risk for hip fractures among middle-aged women.
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Older people with large waistlines, high blood pressure, and other risk factors for a condition called metabolic syndrome may be at greater peril for experiencing memory loss, a new French study suggests.
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Scientists report that they have successfully grown and tested collagen-based tubes made from human donor tissue that can be used as blood vessel-like grafts.
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