Keep that dental hygiene up — losing your teeth could mean you’ll slow down more quickly in old age.

Parents may breathe a little easier — fewer teens may be lighting up, getting high and binge drinking.

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 people's lives, they've also identified new trends in toxic substance exposure.

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

Researchers may be one step closer to understanding what causes autism. The possible cause? Air pollution.

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.

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.

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.