Despite past concerns, a popular flu medication did not appear to increase the risk of suicide in children and teens, a new study found.

Opioid overdoses are continuing their rapid upward trend, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Sticking with your sleep apnea treatment may help keep you out of the hospital, a new study found.

Many people try to catch up on sleep over the weekend in an effort to offset the negative health effects of too little sleep during the week. But these people may be in for a rude awakening.

A treatment for Alzheimer's disease psychosis may be on the horizon.

Opioid use may increase your risk of infectious diseases like pneumonia and meningitis, according to a new study.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new campaign to encourage cigarette smokers to quit. The campaign's primary message is this: Every try counts.

Drinking alcohol in your late teen years could lead to liver problems in your adult years, according to a new study.

Teens who spend more time in front of a screen may be more likely to feel unhappy, according to a new study.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may increase your risk of dementia for decades, according to a new study.