Hepatitis B infection can be a serious risk for patients with HIV. But there may be some good news on that front.

The effectiveness of protective headgear in bicycle-related accidents has long been a topic of debate. But new evidence suggests that Mom was right — helmets can save lives.

Children's mental health treatment can be a delicate process — and one in which pediatricians and other primary care physicians may play an important role.

After a heart attack, taking care of your body is very important — and so is taking care of your mind.

On Sept. 26, thousands of people lined up at designated collection sites across the US to get rid of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs.

A new test for meningitis and encephalitis could bring the time needed for results down from three days to one hour.

New evidence suggests that many Americans who travel abroad may wind up bringing home some unintended souvenirs.

Even lifesaving devices like epinephrine autoinjectors can pose risks. That's why it's important to use them safely.

More hospitals are teaching new mothers and moms-to-be how to breastfeed their newborns — a development that could lead to healthier children, health officials say.

Measles may seem like an ailment from a bygone era, but new evidence suggests that many US children may still be at risk today.