Woman scratched by 'spiteful' cat develops flesh-eating bacteria, nearly dies
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
A British grandmother of five is thankful to be alive after she developed a potentially deadly infection following a scratch from her “spiteful” and “cantankerous” feline, "Chan" the Siamese cat.
More screen time for preschoolers linked to lower brain development, study says
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
A study published Monday found an association between increased screen time in preschoolers and lower brain development.
Study finds that teens on birth control pill report more crying, sleeping and eating problems
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer’s drug that could treat early forms of the disease
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
A seaweed-based drug that could treat early forms of Alzheimer’s disease was approved by Chinese authorities.
Measles wipes out the immune system’s ‘memory,’ making patients more vulnerable to other disease, study says
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Exposure to chemicals in plastic linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found that BPA and BPS, chemicals commonly found in plastics, food and beverage can linings and other consumer products, may be associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The study found that BPA and BPS, chemicals commonly found in plastics, food and beverage can linings and other consumer products, may be associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Our brains shield us from the full realization of our own inescapable death, study finds
When it comes to thinking about death, it turns out that there’s a protective mechanism which allows our brains to recognize death as an “other-person” problem, not a personal one.
When it comes to thinking about death, it turns out that there’s a protective mechanism which allows our brains to recognize death as an “other-person” problem, not a personal one.
‘He had to come home with me’: Nurse adopts man with autism so that he can get life-saving heart transplant
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
Boy with terminal cancer who 'loves Christmas' celebrates holiday early this year: 'It's the right thing'
An 11-year-old British boy with terminal cancer is getting an early visit from Santa Claus out of fears he may not live until Dec. 25, his family said.
An 11-year-old British boy with terminal cancer is getting an early visit from Santa Claus out of fears he may not live until Dec. 25, his family said.
Woman rushed to ER after colored contact lenses she bought at store for Halloween nearly blind her
Most people want to turn heads on Halloween with a terrifying costume. For one woman, the nightmare became reality when she was rushed to the emergency room after the colored contact lenses she bought for the occasion nearly blinded her.
Most people want to turn heads on Halloween with a terrifying costume. For one woman, the nightmare became reality when she was rushed to the emergency room after the colored contact lenses she bought for the occasion nearly blinded her.
Fetal exposure to painkiller acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism, study says
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
‘I wish I had known’: Alex Trebek highlights early warning signs of pancreatic cancer in new PSA
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek issued a public service announcement Wednesday to educate people on the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek issued a public service announcement Wednesday to educate people on the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
Eating dark chocolate may reduce risk of depression, study suggests
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
Autism service dog soothes owner during panic attack: ‘He’s my hero’
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
Many working Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep, especially for public safety and health workers: study
The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are on the rise, and public safety and healthcare support professionals are among those impacted most, according to a recent study.
The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are on the rise, and public safety and healthcare support professionals are among those impacted most, according to a recent study.
Xanax recalled over 'foreign substance' concerns, FDA says
At least one lot of a popular anti-anxiety drug is facing a nationwide recall over concerns there is a “potential presence of [a] foreign substance,” in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last week.
At least one lot of a popular anti-anxiety drug is facing a nationwide recall over concerns there is a “potential presence of [a] foreign substance,” in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last week.
Baby defies doctors by waking up after 5-day coma, smiles at daddy
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
Shaquille O'Neal's sister, Ayesha Harrison-Jex, dies of cancer
Ayesha Harrison-Jex, the sister of Basketball Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 40.
Ayesha Harrison-Jex, the sister of Basketball Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 40.
Dad gets wish to marry girlfriend hours before lung cancer death
“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."
“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."
People who eat trans fats at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia, study suggests
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
A new study found that people with higher levels of trans fats could be more susceptible to developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.