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.
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.