A handshake is one of the most common greetings used when meeting someone for the first time or saying hello to an old friend. But other greetings may transfer fewer disease-causing bacteria.

Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration approved its medication Ryanodex to treat an inherited and potentially deadly condition called malignant hyperthermia (MH).

Walking is typically a good form of exercise, but it can also be dangerous for older people who risk falling. Researchers have recently identified some places and times where walking was safer than others.

Many people now live into their 80s and beyond, and part of aging and living well means being able to get around. Orthopedic surgery to help older people get around hasn't always been considered a safe option, but that may now change.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat a rare but serious genetic disorder.

A dash of this and a pinch of that work for cooking, but not medications. But even using teaspoons and tablespoons may not be precise enough for kids' medications.

The safest way for infants to sleep is on their backs on a separate sleeping surface, clear of all blankets, pillows and other objects. Other ways of sleeping can increase the risk of tragedy.

It's true that any kind of surgery, including gallbladder removal, can increase the risk of infection. But that doesn't mean patients always need to take antibiotics afterward.

One of the scariest moments for a parent can be seeing their child hit their head, especially if that hit is hard. If they sustain a concussion, it's important to know so that the child gets needed recovery time.

A concussion can be unsettling, especially if the symptoms are severe. But severe symptoms do not necessarily mean a longer recovery.