They're in water bottles, cans, cosmetics and shopping receipts — they're called endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and mounting evidence ties them to a host of health problems, most recently obesity and diabetes.

The teen years can be a challenge for both kids and their parents. But keeping an eye on early-maturing teen girls may make a difference.

Beta blockers are a class of medications often prescribed to patients after a heart attack. But the dosing for this medication has remained controversial.

Smoking has been tied to numerous health issues. Now an expert panel has made recommendations for doctors who care for adults and pregnant women who smoke.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into a rare but dangerous reported side effect of tramadol in kids.

If a siesta is part of your everyday routine, there may be cause for concern.

Like all surgery, hip surgery has its risks. But there may be some important differences between hip fracture and total hip replacement (THR) surgeries.

Adults who get their yearly flu vaccines may wind up protecting more than just themselves.

Chronic sinus infections can lead to sleep problems and poor quality of life, but there may be some hope on the horizon.

Delirium is common in the elderly during hospitalizations, but it may bring with it some serious risks.