In a severe allergy attack, patients may need to take medication fast — and using medication incorrectly could slow this process. Many patients may need more education on how to use their medications properly.

Families and schools can take steps to stop the risky business of teen drinking. Teens are one of the groups most prone to binge drinking — a practice that can lead to alcohol-related blackouts.

Good news for the people of Earth: people are living much longer than they were 20 years ago, and death rates have dropped for certain cancers, heart disease, stroke and other major diseases around the world.

Pilots and cabin crew members may want to make sure sunscreen is part of their pre-flight routine.

They relieve anxiety and help many patients sleep, but benzodiazepines might not be the best choice for many patients — especially over the long term. Still, many older patients were taking these medications. 

Migraine patients may have another headache to worry about. Migraines may be connected to a treatable type of facial paralysis.

If you can fight fire with fire, why not fight addiction to nicotine with another chemical?

Earlier this month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new type of treatment for a severe form of leukemia. That treatment becomes available Thursday, and the manufacturer has revealed how much it will cost.

It's tough to kick the smoking habit, but electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) may help.

Diabetes patients may need to take extra precautions to lower their risk for cancer or catch it early.