Parts of the United States that had local Zika virus transmission saw an increase in birth defects that have been linked to the virus, a new study found.

After a new US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision, opioid cough and cold medications will no longer be indicated for children. Their use in this age group is not recommended.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released information on the dangers tied to kratom, a plant-based substance.

Having gestational diabetes during pregnancy could mean you're at risk for other conditions in the future, according to a new study.

Breathing training with a physical therapist before abdominal surgery may cut the risk of postoperative lung complications like pneumonia in half, according to a new study.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about unapproved products that claim to help with opioid addiction and withdrawal.

Poisoning caused by liquid laundry detergent packets is no longer just a concern in children. It's affecting teens, too, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).

In recent years, the number of visits to United States emergency rooms for alcohol-related problems increased sharply, according to a new study.

When it comes to your risk of complications after surgery, age may really just be a number, according to a new study.

Getting older comes with a lot of changes, and one of those changes might be how your muscles react to inactivity, according to a new study.