When a friend shows signs of abusing alcohol or other drugs, it's hard to know what to do or say. Here's how to help.

When you sprain an ankle, 1 or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle become stretched or torn.

Technology has given us the automated external defibrillator (AED), which is turning up far from hospitals. Some schools and public buildings already have AEDs.

Mental stress does more than diminish your sense of well-being. It also can increase your risk for heart disease.

Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good.

Surveys show fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart disease as their greatest health threat. But it's the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target.

The main threats to teens are often said to involve drugs, alcohol, or car crashes. But there’s another risk most parents might not think of: work. Tens of thousands of teens are badly hurt at work each year.

You may have heard reports about lead paint causing recalls of children’s toys. While federal officials and health experts work to fix the problem, what can you do to keep your kids safe? First, you can check your child's toys against those listed as being recalled due to lead issues.

When your life seems to be spinning out of control, it's OK to seek professional mental health help.

In adults, a screening blood sugar test is generally used to see if your blood sugar is too high. Often adults with raised blood sugar don't have obvious symptoms of diabetes or prediabetes.