Recently, a mother I know told me that her doctor has urged her to get the new H1N1 flu shot for her two children, both of whom have asthma. She already gives her children the regular seasonal flu shot, but for reasons she can’t really explain,...

Television doctors are talking a lot about swine flu these days, but now one of television’s most high-profile physicians can offer a first-hand account. CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports that he contracted the new H1N1 virus while...

Today, national health officials identified the main warning signs that swine flu has turned serious and patients should seek medical help.

A tragic accident involving Mike Tyson's daughter highlights the dangers of home exercise equipment.

A 19-year-old with liver disease writes about life as an alcohol-free college student.

For the past year, Dana Jennings has shared stories of coping with advanced prostate cancer. Here are some of his most popular columns.

Dr. Atul Gawande explains why a hodgepodge of pilot programs in the new health reform bill just might hold the answers for how to afford health care.

A shoe that promises a workout just for wearing it? Today's Well column explores the scientific claims behind the new Reebok EasyTone and other "muscle-activating" shoes.

While new mothers often are counseled to be on the lookout for the teariness and mood swings of postpartum depression, fathers can suffer from the "baby blues" as well, Dr. Richard Friedman writes.

Dr. Perri Klass writes about the challenges of diagnosing depression in young people in today's "18 and Under" column.