Falls among older people are as serious a health problem as heart attacks and strokes, experts say.

Nobody wants to get sicker in a hospital than they were at home, but that's the reality for 1.7 million Americans every year, who develop healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

Teens who are heavy users of alcohol or marijuana end up with more than a high.

Even with recent advances in safety and increases in drivers' compliance with the rules of the road, traffic crashes are still the leading killer of Americans under age 35.

Brain changes related to forgetfulness are associated with aging, but aging alone does not cause memory loss.

Are we better off slathering on sunscreen or donning sun protection clothes?

We don't have to submit to all of winter's indignities here are five ways to prepare your skin for winter.

Previous commanders-in-chief hid their illnesses, afflictions and even their surgeries from the public.

Treating obese women's depression may help them lose weight, a new study suggests.

The issue of stopping American from getting fatter continues to cook up controversy.

To keep your new year's resolutions, aim to change your habits, rather than setting specific goals, experts say.

How to protect your children against measles, mumps, chickenpox and more.

Infections from a deadly, drug-resistant strain of bacteria spreading around the nation tripled in Chicago in the past year, according to a recent survey in the city.