In an effort to curb drug addiction and abuse, the DEA announced Monday a policy that will allow prescription drugs to be dropped off at hospitals and pharmacies.

After a mother is sent to prison for helping her daughter abort her pregnancy, the fear of illegal abortion rears its ugly head again.

Most kids who have food allergies or asthma aren't likely to have their conditions listed on a health management file at school, a new study found.

Tech giants are investing millions in research to prevent, or reverse, aging. On Wednesday, Google announced a $1.5 billion bet on new anti-death drugs.

The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new melanoma drug as a last-ditch treatment option.

A report from CMS estimates health spending growth at 3.6 percent for 2013 while also projecting a decline in the number of uninsured by nearly half from 45 million in 2012 to 23 million by 2023 due to Obamacare.

CVS Pharmacy has decided to ban the sale of tobacco products and move its business ethos toward a healthier customer-focused industry.

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has passed the $100-million mark. Where will all that money go?

New USDA guidelines prohibit all unhealthy foods and drinks in public schools.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse needs the help of citizen-pot growers following DEA's decision to amplify its research stock from 46 pounds to 1,433 pounds.

Whoopi Goldberg, who lives in New York and suffers from glaucoma, recently hailed Gov. Cuomo's decision to allow medical marijuana in New York. However, she says it doesn't go far enough.

Veterans will receive lower interest rates on mortgages and more access to mental health care through President Obama's new plan.