Children who have a hard time passing up one cookie now with the promise of more later will probably have just as hard a time resisting temptation as adults, according to a new study.

Stanford University researchers say they have identified key differences in the brain gray matter of children with and without autism, which could potentially prove useful in the diagnosis and treatment of the developmental disorder.

Nasal sprays may ease nasal congestion, but overusing them can backfire into a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.

The white coats, scrubs, and smocks of hospital doctors and nurses often look clean, but bad bugs may be hitching rides on their clothes, new research shows.

Exercise can be one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia pain and other symptoms. But how to start? A step-by-step guide to getting motivated and sticking with exercise.