'We love you, Alex': Alex Trebek gets choked up at 'Jeopardy!' contestant's touching answer
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
The contestant didn't know the Final Jeopardy! answer, so he used the moment to share words of encouragement for the longtime host who is battling pancreatic cancer.
Woman suffers heart attack because her son couldn't answer a math problem correctly
Media reports in Asia say a woman nearly lost her life because her son couldn't do a math problem correction after multiple tries.
Media reports in Asia say a woman nearly lost her life because her son couldn't do a math problem correction after multiple tries.
2 in 5 Americans have misdiagnosed themselves after searching symptoms online, survey finds
A new survey has found that turning to Google for health issues may be doing some patients more harm than good, with two in five respondents found to have falsely convinced themselves they had a serious disease after browsing the web.
A new survey has found that turning to Google for health issues may be doing some patients more harm than good, with two in five respondents found to have falsely convinced themselves they had a serious disease after browsing the web.
4-year-old with leukemia finds bone marrow match
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
The 4-year-old with leukemia who stole hearts across Central Florida found the bone marrow donor she desperately needed.
Virginia man loses 176 pounds to join police department
A man in Virginia lost an incredible 176 pounds in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.
A man in Virginia lost an incredible 176 pounds in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer.
2 in 5 Americans have misdiagnosed themselves after searching symptoms online, survey finds
A new survey has found that turning to Google for health issues may be doing some patients more harm than good, with two in five respondents found to have falsely convinced themselves they had a serious disease after browsing the web.
A new survey has found that turning to Google for health issues may be doing some patients more harm than good, with two in five respondents found to have falsely convinced themselves they had a serious disease after browsing the web.
HR pro shares tips for picking the right health plan for 2020
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.
Report suggests millennials may earn less, die younger than previous generation due to escalating health issues
If millennial health continues to decline and goes unaddressed over the next decade, the report predicted that millennials could see mortality rates climb by more than 40 percent compared to Gen-Xers at the same age.
If millennial health continues to decline and goes unaddressed over the next decade, the report predicted that millennials could see mortality rates climb by more than 40 percent compared to Gen-Xers at the same age.
New strain of HIV detected for the first time in 19 years
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
A team of scientists discovered a new strain of HIV for the first time in 19 years and published the findings Wednesday.
Judge rejects Trump religious-objection rule for health care
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.
Blood test has potential to provide 5-years-early warning of breast cancer, researchers say
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
A simple blood test may be capable of predicting breast cancer risk in women several years before clinical signs begin to appear, according to a promising study out of Nottingham University’s School of Medicine.
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.