Enough Seattle residents are now taking oxycodone for the chemicals they excrete to register in shellfish out in Puget Sound

In a large study, e-cigarettes worked no better than traditional stop-smoking tools, and the only thing that really helped was paying folks to kick the habit

New research reveals the suicide rate among black children is roughly two times higher than that of white children

New research reveals a shift in lung cancer rates among younger Americans

Despite years of warnings about benzocaine gel, the FDA says reports of illnesses and deaths have continued

"We believe that these papers have important implications for understanding the potential ... health benefits of climate and energy policy shifts and provide some very good news on that front"

President Trump supports "right to try" legislation. Will it give patients the help they need or only bring false hope?

The university said over the last few days it has received around 200 reports about campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall

"There's no pill or capsule that can replace your sunscreen," the FDA commissioner says

12 arrests have been made as police in Brooklyn warn of "dangerous batch" of synthetic marijuana that's sent dozens to hospital

A recent lawsuit claims some Americans were lured to Mexico for weight loss surgeries that turned out to be dangerous or even life-threatening

Indian officials say Nipah virus outbreak appears contained and "there is no need to panic," but it's too late for some

Hawaii is preparing for possible mass evacuations near Big Island volcano, as officials are concerned about lava that is approaching a geothermal plant​

New study suggests that if you can't sleep as much as you need during the week, extra shut-eye on the weekends may help

It's the stuff of nightmares, and for one 28-year-old man, it's become reality

Military announced a contract aimed at redesigning Army and Marine Corps helmets to better protect troops from head trauma

Former students are suing the University of Southern California, claiming the school intentionally hid alleged misconduct of campus gynecologist​ Dr. George Tyndall

A new survey of emergency physician paints chilling picture of unreadiness

Consolidating all Medicare drug payments under Part D sounds easy, but some cancer patients fear they'll take a hit

Most cases were accidents, researchers say, but there were also instances of teens intentionally abusing ADHD meds

The latest diet craze promises weight loss without sacrificing bacon, but dietitians see some downsides

If anything, experts say, children on the medication tend to be less aggressive

The device is the subject of nearly 27,000 complaints to the FDA since its approval in 2002

Pharmaceutical execs say promising treatment for chronic headaches is fairly priced, but it still costs a bundle

With the help of new technology, ALS patient Pat Quinn, a co-founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge, can once again use his voice

New York City is considering legislation that would fine businesses for requiring employees to take messages after hours

White House reportedly wants to resurrect rule that would ban federally funded clinics from discussing abortion, sharing space with providers

Injected monthly just under the skin using a penlike device, the drug will cost $6,900 per year without insurance