Frequent alcohol consumption by teenage girls may increase the chances that they will develop non-cancerous breast disease in their 20s and possibly breast cancer later in life.

Depression and a family history of alcoholism may play a role in how much of a sweet tooth a child has, new research suggests.

A “café-style” diet of fatty, sugary food results in compulsive overeating among rats and may be addictive in the same way as heroin or cocaine, according to a study.

A combination of three nutrients might help improve memory in Alzheimer’s patients by stimulating the growth of new brain connections (synapses), a new study shows.

American teens believe that smoking cigarettes is riskier than using illicit drugs or binge drinking, a new government report shows.

Memory and thinking skills can deteriorate quickly in people with mild cognitive impairment, the stage before Alzheimer’s disease, says a new study.

A new study has revealed that age and gender play a major role in how people respond to stress. Men and women react to stress differently.

Fear of the dentist keeps many people from getting the dental care they need, but new research suggests that an ancient Chinese treatment, acupuncture, may provide quick relief.

For many people, driving equals independence. So the decision to hand over the car keys for good can be a difficult one.

An analysis of data from 2004 to 2008 found that 44.3 percent of blacks aged 18 and older drink alcohol, compared with that national average of 55.2 percent.