Mental health disorders are an epidemic and children are not immune. Studies show nearly 7.7 million children and teens have at least one treatable mental health disorder.

Artificial intelligence may help make the time a drug takes to get approval quicker than ever before.

A fungus is spreading across the country that causes a debilitating and deadly lung infection called histoplasmosis.

Medication can help, but there are other ways to lower your blood pressure.

Health experts say it’s time for the federal government to ban menthol in all smoking products.

A new program is designed to provide help for the opioid crisis.

Junk food, red meat, sugars are well known to be bad for your heart and health.

Here are some signs that you should be on the lookout for that may show your lungs are not healthy.

Exercise can boost energy, promote weight loss, improve sleep, and lessen your risk for a slew of health conditions. But there are a lot of myths about physical activity that could prevent you from reaping the full benefits.

A new type of pacemaker may keep hearts going without using any wires at all.

Turning back the clock from daylight saving time to standard time on Nov. 6 may give you an hour more of sleep, but there could be negative consequences on your bones.

Recovery from traditional surgery may take weeks or months, but for some, a device designed to gently treat injured tendons may make the difference.

Previous research said too much screen time could be harmful to a child’s development, but a new study out of Sweden says depending on the type of screen activity, it may actually be beneficial for your child’s IQ.

Knowing the signs of early dementia, also known as mild cognitive impairment, or MCJ, is critical so patients and their families can get support as soon possible.

Thirty-seven million Americans snore on a regular basis.

New immunotherapy, or OIT, is the latest therapy that slowly introduces tiny doses of the forbidden food.

Scientists at North Carolina State University have developed special mosquito-proof material that may be a game changer.

Tick bites can cause all sorts of diseases, from lymes to Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But did you know one type of tick can also bring on food allergies?

A new procedure is making a world of a difference for those living with limb loss.

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death for student athletes.

From destroyed muscles to torn up tissues, every year, 4.5 million people undergo reconstructive surgeries. Researchers are working in the lab to grow new muscles and give these patients new hope.

New research reveals that a drug used to control symptoms of ADHD may be able to combat obesity.

Pickleball may be responsible for the fastest growing number of sport injuries among older adults.

A study investigated how air quality influences brain health.

More than 430,000 U.S. service members were diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury from 2000 to 2020, and up to 35% of men and women in the military have suffered a concussion during combat.

There is currently no cure for stuttering, but a recent discovery is putting researchers a step closer to one.

Researchers are testing a new protocol that would potentially increase the number of organs available for patients in need.

Here is what you need to know when it comes to your pets and COVID.

For some people who play video games, it’s much more than fun. It’s just what the doctor ordered.

It’s a medical milestone that has the potential to save thousands of people with birth defects, cancer, or injury to their windpipes from COVID-19 intubation.

Many patients recovering from COVID say they’re always fatigued, or they have chest pains and memory problems and now, more people are reporting problems with their sense of smell.

A newly FDA-approved tool is reducing the need for multiple surgeries and bringing patients with chronic sinusitis much needed relief.

Here's some tips on what you can do now to stay mentally sharp in your 80s, 90s, and beyond.

Three breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s could end up saving millions of lives.

Hustle culture, workaholic, toxic productivity, do you have an unhealthy obsession with being productive? When your office is your home, and your home is your office the line between work and home can become blurred. Whether it’s pressure from work, an extreme exercise routine, learning a long list of new skills, if you don’t take a break all that productivity could turn toxic. AdIf you feel your habits may be toxic, consider re-defining your work-life boundaries and re-evaluating the way you set your goals. Contributor(s) to this news report include: Sabrina Boradbent, Producer; Robert Walko, Videographer; Robert Walko, Editor.

TELLURIDE, Colo. – Hearing voices, paranoia, irrational and angry thoughts, these are just some of the symptoms people with schizophrenia deal with. “Every one of us spent a good portion of our lives fearing,” Lindsay Rauch told Ivanhoe. Lindsay vocalized, “Some of my most vivid, early childhood memories are of his illness.”Ad“Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of An American Family“ details what it was like for the Galvin family. “Some of these symptoms can be very subtle and unfortunately, family members sometimes chalk it up to stress, family life transition,” affirmed Albers-Bowling. You’ll be seeing more of the Galvin family soon as Charlize Theron has contacted Lindsay and is creating a miniseries to raise awareness of schizophrenia.

Health officials: Baylor University student being tested for possible case of coronavirusThe shock of the news lingered into her next appointment, but this time Ashley Marks was there taking notes. “Ashley was like this beautiful bridge between my family and everything at this hospital,” Watts said. Marks serves as a nurse navigator who stays with patients every step of the way. "I could not have made this journey without Ashley Marks," Watts said. Woman’s Hospital has expanded the program to pregnancy and weight loss patients.

CLEVELAND – Recovering from abdominal surgery is tough. A combination of pain blockers and local anesthetics are placed right next to the incision before surgery. "They feel better, they're happier and they have less pain," Horattas said. According to Horattas, the recovery protocol can be used on all abdominal surgery patients and is being expanded to those going through breast surgery. This is a very serious problem because nearly 30% of patients who are prescribed opioids for pain misuse them.

Did you know the flu can attack your heart? Meet one man who nearly ended up on the heart transplant list and why he warns not to ignore the signs. "They were telling me my heart was failing, heart transplant is imminent," he said. Reyna said heart disease due to flu can happen to anyone, so if you think you have the flu, get help. For more information on the flu and heart disease, click here.