CDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still High

One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.

Good Health Boosts Sexual Life Expectancy

Good health may not only help you live longer, it could help you enjoy a longer, more satisfying sex life as well, a study shows.

Melanoma Cases on the Rise

While some researchers suggest the rising rates of melanoma may simply reflect a change in how doctors diagnose melanoma and the increased availability of skin cancer screenings, a leading dermatologist says the increase is real.

Companies Get Poor Grades for Kids' Food Ads

Most companies lack meaningful policies to curb the marketing of high-fat and high-sugar junk food to children, according to a report by a consumer watchdog group.

Vaccinate Kids to Stop Flu in Community

New research confirms that giving flu shots to large numbers of school-age children can protect the community at large.

Long-Term Health Risks Low for Kidney Donors

Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study.

'Curry' Cream May Fade Wrinkles

A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is the extract that gives Indian curry its distinctive flavor, smel,l and deep orange color may help fade fine facial lines, wrinkles, and aging spots.

Tumor-Melting Virus vs. Prostate Cancer

Reovirus is harmless to normal cells -- but it destroys many kinds of cancer cells. A new study in patients with prostate cancer takes the virus closer to being a new cancer treatment.

Sleep Habits Vary by Ethnicity

Sleep problems and sleep habits vary among different ethnic groups, according to a new national survey. But among all ethnicities, there remains a common denominator: Many of us simply don't get enough sleep.

Treating Psoriasis If Enbrel Fails

If the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.

New Drug Relieves Hand Eczema

A new drug called alitretinoin can help relieve cracked, itchy, irritated hands in people with severe hand eczema, researchers report.

Moderate Drinking Linked to Weight Control

Normal-weight women who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely than women who don't drink at all to become overweight or obese, a study shows.

Cholesterol Drugs May Treat Psoriasis

A study shows cholesterol-lowering statins may help treat psoriasis.

DASH Diet Fuels the Brain

Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.

Parents' Strokes Raise Risks for Offspring

Odds of having a stroke are higher for people whose fathers or mothers suffered one by the age of 65, a new study suggests.

Chemical in Furniture Linked to Skin Rashes

Doctors say a chemical added to furniture shipments from China to prevent the growth of mold has been linked to severe rashes.

Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List

A new ranking of America's least obese cities shows healthy habits make for skinnier residents in several Colorado and California cities, which dominate the top 10.

Worst Cities for People With Asthma

Richmond ranks No. 1 as the asthma capital of the country in the latest ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the nonprofit group says.

Zarontin Gets High Marks for Kids' Epilepsy

Zarontin, one of the oldest drugs used to treat the most common form of pediatric epilepsy, is also the most effective, a study shows.

New Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Screening

The American Cancer Society says men should talk to their doctors about the benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening before deciding whether to be tested.

Good Diet May Aid Ovarian Cancer Survival

Women who eat a healthy diet in the years before their ovarian cancer diagnosis may live longer than those who don't, according to a new study.

Kitchens, Bathrooms No Place for Vitamins

The kitchen and bathroom may be the worst rooms in the house to store your vitamins thanks to high humidity levels and temperatures.

Blood Test May Predict Colon Cancer Spread

A blood test may soon be able to predict which colon cancers are likely to spread to other parts of the body, according to a new study.

Test May Cut Unneeded Prostate Biopsies

An experimental urine test accurately predicts whether a biopsy will reveal prostate cancer.

FDA: Labels Misleading on Major Food Brands

The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM, Gerber, and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. It's a new get-tough policy, FDA tells the food industry.