Children of alcoholics may need to watch their own drinking, a new study suggests.

If you're thinking just one beer or just a single glass of wine during pregnancy can't hurt, think again. A new study reveals that every drop counts.

Quitting smoking is a real challenge. Despite numerous treatments and new laws, the number of people actually quitting has not met anyone's expectations.

A cross-cultural comparison of drinking habits yields unsavory results for the United States. Americans may drink more often, but do seek help.

Avoiding restaurants because of your diet? A new study says you may not have to if you make smart, "mindful" choices.

More than half of the alcohol consumed in the United States occurs during a process known as binge drinking, defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks in men, suggests reports.

Pavlov's dog was trained to salivate when it heard a bell, thinking it was dinner. The same is true for smokers and non-related imagery.

While nicotine patches are typically used to quit smoking cigarettes, doctors use them in research to stimulate cognitive development.

Your doctor may be your best friend when it comes to quitting smoking. Unfortunately, there are still smokers who do not confide in their doctors and seek help in quitting.