Alcohol abuse cannot be generalized by one factor like gender, race or economic status. Interventions and treatment plans need to target high-risk groups for the best outcome.

Anorexia and bulimia are serious medical conditions. Seeking treatment from a qualified and experienced authority can greatly improve outcomes.

A child's sleeping difficulties aren't fun for anyone. But they're important to address. Sleep is linked to other health issues.

You may be looking for ways to avoid losing some of your sharpness as you get older. One surprising technique to keep your brain in better shape involves your lungs.

A small percentage of the population snores even without having an underlying sleep problem. But a woman who starts snoring during pregnancy may want to talk to her doctor about it.

Understanding how and why some people's brains deteriorate as they grow into old age involves many possible factors. It may even be linked to a baby's brain before birth.

Can family history of alcoholism affect brain development? Seems far-fetched, but new research has provided compelling evidence.

It’s no new news that smoking can result in poor health conditions. And here’s another one to add to the ever growing list: cataracts.

Being able to read the expression in someone else’s face may not seem all that important, but research shows that it is a skill that can lead to empathy and positive helping behavior.

Would you quit one of your bad habits for $50? What if all of your colleagues got $50 too? Now the pressure is on!