At 7:35 a.m. in Southern California, children who’ve brushed their teeth, combed their hair and stuffed their wheeled backpacks rub their eyes awake and shuffle onto the street.

Alcohol poisoning is caused by drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. It is not always fatal; depending on the person and the amount of alcohol consumed, alcohol poisoning may cause brain damage, liver damage, vomiting, nausea, o…

The number of deaths linked to cantaloupes contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria has risen to 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. …   

A federal government advisory committee voted Tuesday to recommend that males ages 11 to 21 be vaccinated against the human papilloma virus, which is blamed for thousands of cases of cancer among women and men. …   

The American researcher, who was stranded in the South Pole for weeks after suffering a stroke, is finally back on American soil.

What parents need to know about treating stomach bugs, keeping your child comfortable, and how long the virus usually lasts.  

A new medical invention which harnesses the power of smartphone technology could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients, according to researchers in Switzerland. …   

Head trauma from shaken baby syndrome is the most common cause of traumatic death for infants under the age of 1.

When pregnant women eat foods that are stored in cans or packing containing BPA, their unborn child’s exposure to the chemical could lead to behavioral problems by age 3, a new study says.

A producer of bagged salad leaves has issued a voluntary recall of various salad blends over concerns they may be contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration announced.