A high-dose flu vaccine isn’t any more fun than the regular version, but if you have to be stuck with a needle to prevent the flu, it’s nice to know it works well.

Keep that dental hygiene up — losing your teeth could mean you’ll slow down more quickly in old age.

Women taking a bone-boosting medication might see a surprising result — a lower risk of a type of cancer.

Keep on moving — or start, if you haven't already. Even a little exercise may keep your blood pressure and blood sugar at normal levels.

Parents may breathe a little easier — fewer teens may be lighting up, getting high and binge drinking.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is taking action after a common holiday treat sickened several people in the US.

In recent years, people with hepatitis C have gained several new treatment options. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added another option to the list.

In weight loss, the real challenge may come not from shedding the pounds, but from keeping them off. New suggestions from a panel of experts could help people who have lost weight keep the pounds off.

From bath salts to laundry pods, many items can pose poisoning risks. Calls to poison control centers around the US have not only saved many people's lives, they've also identified new trends in toxic substance exposure.

You don't have to spring for the sports car, but you may want to invest in something modern to keep your teen safe on the road.