Scientists report reversing symptoms of myotonic dystrophy, adults' most common type of muscular dystrophy, in lab tests in mice.

  WebMD goes to the experts to find out what may cause this embarrassing yet common condition and what can be done to treat it.

  Health insurance for everyone should be the top health care priority for the next president, according to recommendations issued Thursday by a group of the nation's top health policy experts.

  A virulent new form of an old cold virus called Ad14 is spreading in the U.S. In 2006-2007, there were 10 deaths from outbreaks in 4 states.

  Menstrual blood contains adult stem cells that can develop into heart, lung, and other cells, researchers report.

  Findings from a newly published study support the idea that family conflict can influence the timing of puberty in girls.

  During sleep, the brain's medial prefrontal cortex replays the day's activity at fast speed to make memories, say University of Arizona experts.

  MBA students whose first or last initials are A or B tend to get better grades than those C or D initials, a new study shows.

  Most dieters who take prescription weight loss medications lose only a fraction of the weight they want to lose, and many don?t stick with the drugs, a review of the research shows.

  In people at high risk for bone fracture due to steroid-related osteoporosis, the drug Forteo may trump Fosamax, researchers report.

  In October 2007, an FDA advisory panel recommended that no cold or cough medicines be used in children under 6

  Cold and flu symptoms can keep you from getting a good night's rest when you need it. WebMD talked to experts for advice on how to sleep better.

  Do cough medicines really work? Get the facts on cough medicine effectiveness and side effects.

  For at least the fourth time, federal regulators are considering whether pharmacists should be allowed to regularly dispense medications "behind-the-counter" without a doctor?s prescription.