DC passes Baltimore as nation’s bed-bug capital
Charm City has lost the dubious distinction as the nation’s most bed-bug ridden city – and the torch has been passed to D.C.
Charm City has lost the dubious distinction as the nation’s most bed-bug ridden city – and the torch has been passed to D.C.
Woman with transplanted uterus gives birth to 'miracle' baby
A woman who gave birth to a boy she carried inside a transplanted womb said Thursday that the experimental procedure delivered a “miracle.”
A woman who gave birth to a boy she carried inside a transplanted womb said Thursday that the experimental procedure delivered a “miracle.”
Alcohol-related deaths have more than doubled over past 20 years in US, study finds
The study looked at death certificate data between 1999 and 2017 and found an increase in alcohol-related deaths, especially among women.
The study looked at death certificate data between 1999 and 2017 and found an increase in alcohol-related deaths, especially among women.
Kids give standing ovation to 6-year-old classmate after his final chemo treatment
A little boy in Ohio received a standing ovation from his elementary school classmates after they learned he beat cancer.
A little boy in Ohio received a standing ovation from his elementary school classmates after they learned he beat cancer.
Red Cross in ‘critical need’ of blood donations, offers donors chance to win Super Bowl trip
The American Red Cross said it needs donors of all blood types after fewer drives were held over the holidays and is offering a chance to win tickets to the big game.
The American Red Cross said it needs donors of all blood types after fewer drives were held over the holidays and is offering a chance to win tickets to the big game.
California could be first state to launch its own prescription drug label
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Newsom wants California, home to nearly 40 million people, to contract with generic drug companies to make prescription medications on its behalf so it could then sell them to the public. The goal, according to the governor's office, is to lower prices by increasing competition in the generic market.
Feds: Fairfax County doctor filled illegal Adderall prescriptions
Federal prosecutors say a Northern Virginia doctor illegally prescribed Adderall to multiple patients, including an undercover officer who asked for the medication to help her improve her workouts.
Federal prosecutors say a Northern Virginia doctor illegally prescribed Adderall to multiple patients, including an undercover officer who asked for the medication to help her improve her workouts.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is 'cancer-free' following radiation treatment
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmed that she is “cancer-free” after beating the disease for the fourth time. She underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer last summer.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg confirmed that she is “cancer-free” after beating the disease for the fourth time. She underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer last summer.
American Cancer Society finds biggest one-year drop in U.S. cancer death rate
Researchers on Wednesday reported the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they credited to advances in lung-tumor treatments.
Researchers on Wednesday reported the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they credited to advances in lung-tumor treatments.
Popcorn stuck in British man’s tooth leads to life-threatening infection, open-heart surgery
A British firefighter, 41, developed a life-threatening infection and underwent open-heart surgery after using items to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth.
A British firefighter, 41, developed a life-threatening infection and underwent open-heart surgery after using items to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth.
Boy, 11, dies during Make-A-Wish trip to Mall of America
Mikey Choroszy died of terminal brain cancer while on a Make-A-Wish trip to the Mall of America.
Mikey Choroszy died of terminal brain cancer while on a Make-A-Wish trip to the Mall of America.
Woman addicted to eating baby powder wants others to know 'they are not alone'
A woman in the U.K. was secretly gorging on baby powder for 10 years before her ex-partner discovered the bizarre habit, which she is now seeking professional help for. Lisa Anderson, who said she has depression and anxiety and has been told she may be suffering from pica, is awaiting a formal diagnosis.
A woman in the U.K. was secretly gorging on baby powder for 10 years before her ex-partner discovered the bizarre habit, which she is now seeking professional help for. Lisa Anderson, who said she has depression and anxiety and has been told she may be suffering from pica, is awaiting a formal diagnosis.
Well-wishers cheer as Akron teen rings hospital's bell to mark end of chemo
A teen from Akron, Ohio, celebrated his final round of chemotherapy on January 2 after undergoing three-and-a-half years of treatment for leukemia.
A teen from Akron, Ohio, celebrated his final round of chemotherapy on January 2 after undergoing three-and-a-half years of treatment for leukemia.
Alex Trebek to Rep. John Lewis: Let's survive cancer in 2020
Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer.
Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer.
Grab the tissues: Video shows cedar 'spreading its joy' in Central Texas
The peak of the cedar season is usually the first two weeks of January.
The peak of the cedar season is usually the first two weeks of January.
4 flu deaths reported so far in Maryland
State health officials say at least four adults in Maryland have died from the flu this season.
State health officials say at least four adults in Maryland have died from the flu this season.
Arkansas baby with rare genetic disorder receives potentially live-saving, $2.1 million treatment
Josephine Gilmore is reportedly the first baby in the state to have the $2.1 million injection paid for by insurance.
Josephine Gilmore is reportedly the first baby in the state to have the $2.1 million injection paid for by insurance.
New FDA dual labels will now show calorie count of entire food container
The FDA has released new labeling guidelines that require manufacturers to list how many calories are in an entire package of food.
The FDA has released new labeling guidelines that require manufacturers to list how many calories are in an entire package of food.
US health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes - but with major exceptions
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Health officials in the U.S. will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but with major exceptions that still benefit manufacturers, retailers and adults.
Children who drink whole milk have lower obesity risk but the cause is unclear
Researchers have found that children who drank full-fat milk had a significantly lower chance of being overweight compared with those who drank reduced-fat milk but the actual cause of the lower risk is unclear.
Researchers have found that children who drank full-fat milk had a significantly lower chance of being overweight compared with those who drank reduced-fat milk but the actual cause of the lower risk is unclear.