From bath salts to laundry pods, many items can pose poisoning risks. Calls to poison control centers around the US have not only saved many...

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, may return a bit of independence to tobacco smokers who make the switch.

Families and schools can take steps to stop the risky business of teen drinking. Teens are one of the groups most prone to binge drinking — a...

It's tough to kick the smoking habit, but electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) may help.

Missing out on Zs? Your job or long commute may be to blame.

Getting better sleep may be as simple as skipping your nightcap.

Some doctors may believe that opioids to treat pain are prescribed too often and pose a risk of abuse. That belief might have made some less...

Facebook, Twitter, email, text messaging, Snapchat — smartphones let us communicate with the world at a moment’s notice. But they also might keep...

Teens often engage in risky behaviors, but a head injury may mean double trouble, a new study found.

Reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s may be as simple as enjoying a few cups of coffee each day.

Prescribing anti-anxiety and sleep medications may backfire with some teens. The authors of a recent study found that teens who had received...

Facial recognition might not be all about being able to see. People who were born blind learned to recognize faces through sound, a new study...