An expert says $100 billion in federal money has been spent fighting cancer since 1971.

A former Massachusetts dentist is accused of putting paper clips in patients' mouths during root canals, then falsely billing Medicaid for stainless steel posts.

People who show signs of a drinking problem may not be doomed to a life of poor brain function, a study says.

Even if you're trying to drop some pounds, you need to eat. Picking the right meals can help you avoid eating too much.

More people are getting total knee replacements, and the trend seems to be toward younger patients.

Doctors warn of a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Wisconsin's southern Milwaukee County.

Women who take the pill were less likely to die during a 40-year study.

A man who beat the odds celebrates a special 40th anniversary.

A 911 operator instructs a 16-year-old girl on how to perform continuous chest compressions on her mom, who was in full cardiac arrest.

A New York chef uses leftover breast milk to make something for his restaurant.

Californians use about 1 million pounds of marijuana a year, according to a staff analysis from the Board of Equalization.

Alcohol could help women avoid becoming overweight or obese, a study finds.

People who eat garlic may slow a process in the body that can lead to cancer.

A man who lost nearly 300 pounds after gastric bypass surgery hopes he can inspire others to get healthy.

Asking the right questions can help you know who has the biggest chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

A drug used to treat ADHD in children may also make it easier to take in new information.

A 16-year-old boy in Maryland was paralyzed from the chest down after getting the H1N1 flu vaccine at his school, according to a doctor.

Several senators -- along with medical professionals -- say there is no scientific reason to stop gay men from donating blood.

What counts as sex matters to doctors and medical researchers. But people can't agree on what counts.

A cosmetic surgeon says he can make people look younger without major surgery.