A common medication for ADHD may keep kids out of the emergency room.

Traditional cigarette smoking has been dropping among US teens for years. But there might be a new trend to consider — e-cigarettes.

Understanding what a medication does and how to use it properly may be as important to your health as actually taking the pill.

Mothers who quickly respond to that 3 a.m. feeding wail with love and attention may improve their children’s development — from infancy to adulthood.

In a severe allergy attack, patients may need to take medication fast — and using medication incorrectly could slow this process. Many patients may need more education on how to use their medications properly.

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 practice that can lead to alcohol-related blackouts.

Good news for the people of Earth: people are living much longer than they were 20 years ago, and death rates have dropped for certain cancers, heart disease, stroke and other major diseases around the world.

Pilots and cabin crew members may want to make sure sunscreen is part of their pre-flight routine.

They relieve anxiety and help many patients sleep, but benzodiazepines might not be the best choice for many patients — especially over the long term. Still, many older patients were taking these medications. 

Migraine patients may have another headache to worry about. Migraines may be connected to a treatable type of facial paralysis.