U-Haul to stop hiring nicotine users in 21 states
The company said the new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2020.
The company said the new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1, 2020.
Baby born without skin celebrates first birthday New Year’s Day
Ja’bari Gray is celebrating his first birthday as the New Year begins.
Ja’bari Gray is celebrating his first birthday as the New Year begins.
Sibley Memorial Hospital welcomes its first baby of the New Year
Sibley Memorial Hospital in Northwest D.C. welcomed its first newborn of 2020 nearly one hour after midnight on New Year’s Day.
Sibley Memorial Hospital in Northwest D.C. welcomed its first newborn of 2020 nearly one hour after midnight on New Year’s Day.
FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an ovarian cancer drug for the maintenance and treatment of pancreatic cancer, according to AstraZeneca and Merck.
Volunteering and other altruistic acts can ease physical pain, study suggests
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
Doing good deeds for others has been proven to boost mood, ease anxiety and generally contribute to all-around better health and well being. Now scientists believe that performing altruistic acts, such as volunteering, can reduce physical pain as well.
Girl, 6, saved the day on flight after noticing mom had stroke during takeoff
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
Seattle school system says students must be vaccinated or they can’t return to class in 2020
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Washington state law now requires that all students get an MMR vaccine, or have a signed certificate of exemption.
Man refuses to believe he gave multiple women STD in viral text exchange
A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.
A man confronted by a woman who said he exposed her to an STD refused to accept the claim in a text message exchange that has gone viral.
Strangers rally to donate thousands for sexual assault victims
A small act of kindness turned into a generous donation for sexual assault survivors in Maryland.
A small act of kindness turned into a generous donation for sexual assault survivors in Maryland.
Fasting diets may add years to your life as well as help you lose weight, new study suggests
Fasting may be more than just fad.
Fasting may be more than just fad.
FDA approves new migraine drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat migraines.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat migraines.
Growing up with a pet dog may lower risk of schizophrenia later in life, study suggests
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Growing up with a pet dog may have protective benefits against developing schizophrenia later in life, yet another reason to call Fido "man's best friend."
Wisconsin waitress gets $1,300 tip after valiant cancer fight alongside her sister
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
A group of 13 women gave a Wisconsin waitress a $1,300 trip after she battled cancer alongside her sister.
Eating seaweed could prevent colon cancer, inflammation of digestive tract, study suggests
Eating seaweed that grows near the Florida Keys could protect against colon cancer and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, according to research from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
Eating seaweed that grows near the Florida Keys could protect against colon cancer and inflammatory diseases of the digestive tract, according to research from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Christmas music can negatively impact your mental health, psychologist suggests
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
One psychologist suggests that Christmas music can have a negative impact on your mental health.
At least 5 US airports have exposed travelers to measles, health officials warn
Cities with airports included Chicago, Richmond, Va.; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles and Denver, according to reports.
Cities with airports included Chicago, Richmond, Va.; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles and Denver, according to reports.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts may help you live longer, study suggests
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.
Georgia NICU babies get dressed up in adorable holiday photoshoot
To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.
To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.
Colorado teen, 18, severely brain-damaged after breast implant surgery gone wrong, family says
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.
A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.