A new twist on an ancient form of pain relief is being used to treat many with chronic back pain. Spinal cord stimulation uses electrical impulses to block pain from being perceived in the brain. Instead of pain, the patient feels a mild tingling sensation. Casey Bortnick has more.

You've seen them when you're looking for light bulbs -- compact florescent light. They look a little silly and definitely cost a bit more but they are worth the price.

It’s a treatment that’s been studied for more than 30 years. Now this non-surgical therapy has been approved by the FDA. Cold Laser therapy is becoming widely recognized by professionals in healthcare, sports medicine and by chiropractors.

Each year, millions of people suffer a stroke. Depending on the severity of the stroke, the side effects can be devastating. Marcie Fraser has more.

Working out at home doesn't mean you have to haul in the heavy equipment, according to the pros at Shape Magazine.

Eczema or atopic dermatitis affects adults and infants it does have a genetic link and stress can make it worse.

A flu shot provided to a woman during her pregnancy can help shield her newborn against the potentially deadly infection, researchers report.

One out of every 500 babies is born with hydrocephalus or water on the brain, making it one of the most common forms of birth defects.

A new study shows that a chemical in most of the plastic products people use all the time may increase the risk of developing some serious diseases. Health & Fitness reporter Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

Some schools are very proactive in helping manage a child’s asthma. Casey Bortnick has more.

About six percent of children under age three and two percent of older kids have some kind of food allergy. An allergic reaction can be fatal if not managed properly, but as kids head back to school, doctors say the best defense is a good plan.

If you have had cancer and chemotherapy, chances are it has affected you, your thinking, your concentration. Continuing your career while undergoing cancer treatment can be challenge. Marcie Fraser has more.

Doctors at Beth Israel Medical Center have found a new solution for gastric bypass patients who have gone back for surgery. Kafi Drexel has more.

According to the American Obesity Association, 17 percent of our American children are overweight and those experts expects those numbers to continue to climb.

Football players are at increased risk of dehydration, in part because of their equipment needs.