American Medical Association CEO says immigrant families "already endure emotional and physical stress" and that separation only makes it worse

Nicole Arteaga said the pharmacist told her he couldn't do it for ethical reasons

While most microbes in the sand are harmless, some are linked to disease

Thousands of emergency calls have been made in recent years after a child or teen was exposed to buprenorphine, a powerful prescription drug that helps wean people off opioids

In a series of selfies, the woman tracked the mysterious lump as it moved across her face from above her left eye to her upper lip

Giant hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause third-degree burns and blindness, has been spotted in more than 10 states

New research finds kitchen towels are a hotbed for germs that could potentially make you and your family sick

The mosquito-borne Keystone virus was first discovered in 1964 and until now has previously only been found in animals

Doctors discovered a "large macular hole" in the retina of the child's left eye after he repeatedly gazed into the laser beam

The research suggests that certain viruses – including two extremely common herpes viruses – affect the behavior of genes involved in Alzheimer's

Health authorities believe strippers with methylene chloride have claimed dozens of lives

Purdue's 2007 settlement with the Justice Department included more than $630 million in fines

The program already existed in Las Vegas and Miami, now it's coming to L.A., Denver, Houston and other cities

Matthew Walker of the Center for Human Sleep Science says lack of both quantity and quality of sleep has a negative impact on health

Recalls and outbreaks linked to contaminated food have affected people across the country, but there are steps you can take to protect your family

15-year-old boy from Florida comes in contact with southern flannel moth caterpillar, immediately getting rash, experiencing "the worst pain he ever felt"

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The World Health Organization says gaming addiction​ can be considered a mental health condition

New research finds certain geographic areas of the U.S. are being harder hit by the obesity epidemic than others

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha​ was the first person to prove a direct link between the 2014 water switch and elevated levels of lead in local children

The company, to be based in Boston, will look to control rising health care costs for 1 million-plus corporate employees

In the suit, Sean Stentiford said he consented to an HIV test in 2007 but two doctors failed to do it

Ex-gov't minister says fighting pot use, "about as up-to-date and relevant as asking the Army to recover the Empire"

"The first doctor who saw me told me to go home and die," says a pancreatic cancer survivor who hopes one day no one else will have to hear those words

New research suggests that a single blood test could accurately confirm type 2 diabetes​

New research warns that overcontrolling moms and dads can stunt their children's emotional development

A pharmaceutical company is getting closer to a decision on whether the FDA will approve the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant to treat children with epilepsy

The actor and wrestler said he's willing to reverse his vasectomy so he and his girlfriend can have children, but can this surgery be successfully undone?