The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}

Patients with severe mental illness face an increased risk for diabetes. And new evidence suggests there may be room for improvement when it comes to screening these patients for the condition.

How many energy drinks can young adults safely drink per day? The answer may surprise you.

For seasonal affective disorder (SAD), light therapy has long been considered the gold standard in treatment. But a new discovery may change that.

In the quest for a good night's rest, many patients turn to prescription sleep aids. Now, experts are calling for stricter controls on online sales for one such drug.

Could a form of counseling be the most effective way to treat the debilitating symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading authority on children's health issues, is looking to clear the air on tobacco product use.

There's a new medication option for young ADHD patients who may not be able to swallow pills.

The use of antipsychotic drugs to treat elderly patients has become more common in recent years. But that may not be a good thing.

When it comes to recent trends of nonmedical prescription opioid use in the US, there's good news and bad news.