A large new study suggests we're in denial regarding this important health issue.
A new compilation of data finds Eastern Europe is a leader in both alcohol and tobacco consumption.
With a study of the impact of Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino, a heated debate gets fresh ammunition.
New research from Massachusetts shows people living close to a vacant, foreclosed home tend to have higher blood pressure.
Seattle’s version of the 7 Up series reveals the long-term damage to adults who were in gangs as kids.
We're quick to want to take action against new threats, even relatively minor ones. But we grow accustomed to the drip-drip-drip threat posed by, say, drinking.
From elder meetings to equine therapy, programs focusing on healing are found to be cheaper and more effective than jail time.
New research links premature deaths of pop stars with childhood traumas, and suggests being part of a band may help protect them against self-destructive behavior.
From Norman Rockwell to Jon & Kate, American pop culture has celebrated the ritual of the family dinner. New research into adolescent behavior suggests these multigenerational meals are a tradition worth preserving.