Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) may be relatively common, according to a new study.

Electronic cigarette use appears to be on the rise among teens. Now, some teens are finding new ways to use these nicotine-delivering devices, according to a new study.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding its “The Real Cost” campaign to rural America.

It's a well-known fact that smoking during pregnancy can harm the baby. Now, researchers may have a clearer picture as to why that is.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a leading authority on children's health issues, is looking to clear the air on tobacco product use.

The teen years can be a challenge for both kids and their parents. But keeping an eye on early-maturing teen girls may make a difference.

It's not news that smoking during pregnancy is a bad idea. But researchers are still learning the various ways it can affect a developing baby.

Puberty is an important milestone on the road to growing up. But hitting puberty early may lead some kids to try adult substances earlier than other kids.

It is already known that drinking during pregnancy can affect the growing baby's brain and development. But different amounts of alcohol drunk at different times in a pregnancy may have different effects.

Pregnant moms may be getting better about quitting smoking while they’re pregnant, but once the baby is born, many light up again.