With American kids suffering about 240,000 toy-related injuries annually, a consumer group issue new warnings

Physicians pushed back against the NRA's claim that doctors should "stay in your lane" when it comes to gun violence research

A Michigan nurse learned one of her patients' favorite songs and sang it with him to lift his spirits

The first doctor to lead the organization in half a century says its mission is "deeply personal" to her

For the first time, the government is adding recommendations for 3- to 5-year-olds

Despite controversy, state bans, and warnings from mental health professionals, treatments continue in some religious communities for parishioners who want to "change" from being gay

The deadly virus has killed about 198 people since the outbreak was declared August 1

Jury instructs health insurer to pay an Oklahoma City family $25.5 million for denying a relative's claim for coverage for a type of radiation therapy

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.

Gun-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S., bucking a decade-long decline, according to a new report from the CDC

Struggling to lose a few extra pounds? New research suggests this daily habit could help

"There is ash in my mouth," said Joseph Hall. "My mouth and my nose are dry as a bone."

Two Harvard clinical trials look at potential heart health benefits from eating more fish or taking a fish oil supplement

Health officials believe exposure to a bat was the source of the deadly infection

In an interview about her new memoir, "Becoming," the former first lady opened up about miscarriage and infertility

With Thanksgiving approaching, health officials are reminding Americans to properly cook and handle turkey

FDA plans to ban sales of most flavored e-cigarettes in two places: convenience stores and gas stations

Case study raises new concerns over the herbal supplement with opioid-like effects

Despite the progress, health officials say too many Americans are still using tobacco products

But from the students, we got a big dose of teenage doubt about the program

Some bad actors are luring their victims to California, CBS San Francisco reports

These states have the highest rate of drug overdose-related deaths per 100,000 residents.

"We've yet to find a device...that we haven't been able to hack," the researcher says

Democratic Senate candidate Jacky Rosen​'s message about health coverage carried her to a win on Election Day

Democrat or Republican, voters said health care topped their list of concerns in the midterm elections

Scientists are working on a unique pair of pants they hope could aid mobility for the elderly​ and people with disabilities

Some 2.4 million boxes recalled after reports of illnesses from bacteria tied to facility where cake mixes were made

When it comes to prevention and treatment, there are plenty of misconceptions that go around