Share of uninsured Americans rises for first time in a decade
The proportion of Americans without health insurance edged up in 2018 - the first increase in nearly a decade after coverage had significantly increased under President Barack Obama's health care law.
The proportion of Americans without health insurance edged up in 2018 - the first increase in nearly a decade after coverage had significantly increased under President Barack Obama's health care law.
New study links eating poultry to cancer for first time
A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health links poultry to different types of cancers that include melanoma, prostate cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health links poultry to different types of cancers that include melanoma, prostate cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says — Here’s how to help those who are struggling
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
Mom's raw post on childhood cancer goes viral: 'It affects the entire family'
Heart-wrenching photos of a 5-year-old girl gently supporting her 4-year-old brother as the side effects of chemotherapy disrupt their playtime have gone viral after their mother shared a raw post about how childhood cancer impacts the whole family.
Heart-wrenching photos of a 5-year-old girl gently supporting her 4-year-old brother as the side effects of chemotherapy disrupt their playtime have gone viral after their mother shared a raw post about how childhood cancer impacts the whole family.
Teenagers who don’t date are less likely to be depressed than those who do, study finds
Contrary to what most pop culture references might lead one to believe, teenagers who don’t date aren’t antisocial misfits or weirdos — in fact, they tend to be just as socially skilled, as well as less depressed than their peers who do date, a new study found.
Contrary to what most pop culture references might lead one to believe, teenagers who don’t date aren’t antisocial misfits or weirdos — in fact, they tend to be just as socially skilled, as well as less depressed than their peers who do date, a new study found.
Firefighters who spent more time at World Trade Center site after 9/11 attacks may have higher heart risks now
Firefighters who arrived early or spent more time at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks seem to have a modestly higher risk of developing heart problems than those who came later or stayed less, doctors reported Friday.
Firefighters who arrived early or spent more time at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks seem to have a modestly higher risk of developing heart problems than those who came later or stayed less, doctors reported Friday.
‘World's oldest mom' gives birth to twins at age 74 after IVF, hospital claims
A 74-year-old woman now holds the record for “world’s oldest mom” after she reportedly gave birth to twins on Thursday following a round of in vitro fertilization using donor eggs.
A 74-year-old woman now holds the record for “world’s oldest mom” after she reportedly gave birth to twins on Thursday following a round of in vitro fertilization using donor eggs.
Top health officials urge people to stop vaping amid deaths
U.S. health officials are urging people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
U.S. health officials are urging people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
Vegans, vegetarians may have higher risk of stroke, study suggests
A new study suggests that vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of stroke, but lower risk of heart disease.
A new study suggests that vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of stroke, but lower risk of heart disease.
Vitamin E acetate investigated as possible link in vaping-related illnesses as reported cases double
As the number of people with severe lung illness related to vaping climbs to at least 450 cases, health officials in New York are looking into whether vitamin E acetate that is found in cannabis vape products is to blame.
As the number of people with severe lung illness related to vaping climbs to at least 450 cases, health officials in New York are looking into whether vitamin E acetate that is found in cannabis vape products is to blame.
Minnesota health officials confirm vaping-related death linked to illegal THC products
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's first death linked to a national outbreak of serious lung injuries related to vaping. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the patient was over 65 years old and died in August after “a long and complicated hospitalization.”
Minnesota health officials have confirmed the state's first death linked to a national outbreak of serious lung injuries related to vaping. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the patient was over 65 years old and died in August after “a long and complicated hospitalization.”
US health officials report new vaping deaths, repeat warning
U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some are coming down with serious breathing illnesses.
Family: Lakeville, Minn. girl in vegetative state after school nurse failed to treat her asthma
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
A family says their daughter suffered a catastrophic brain injury and is now in a vegetative state after her school nurse in Lakeville, Minnesota didn't treat her asthma.
Oregon death is 2nd linked to vaping, 1st tied to marijuana shop product
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary, the second death linked to vaping nationwide and the first tied to a vaping product bought at a pot shop.
Public health officials in Oregon said Wednesday that a person who recently died of a severe respiratory illness had used an electronic cigarette containing marijuana oil from a legal dispensary, the second death linked to vaping nationwide and the first tied to a vaping product bought at a pot shop.
2 soft drinks per day associated with increased risk of death from all causes, study finds
A study published Tuesday found a positive association between soft drink consumption and increased risk of death from all causes.
A study published Tuesday found a positive association between soft drink consumption and increased risk of death from all causes.
Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is the first governor in the country to order a total ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, for all ages.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is the first governor in the country to order a total ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, for all ages.
Oprah Winfrey to launch wellness arena tour in early 2020
Oprah Winfrey is taking her motivational spirit on the road early next year with an arena tour to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Oprah Winfrey is taking her motivational spirit on the road early next year with an arena tour to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Teen's junk food diet caused him to go blind, study reveals
A teenager reportedly went deaf and blind due to his junk food diet, according to a study released on Monday.
A teenager reportedly went deaf and blind due to his junk food diet, according to a study released on Monday.
Virginia deaths rising despite opioid overdose drug spending
Virginia's death toll from opioid overdoses keeps rising despite state and local governments spending millions on making an antidote available.
Virginia's death toll from opioid overdoses keeps rising despite state and local governments spending millions on making an antidote available.
Boy, 3, in isolation while battling cancer receives steady stream of visitors through his window
A 3-year-old boy, who is battling brain cancer and has spent the summer stuck inside his house in isolation, has managed to stay connected to the outside world through his front window.
A 3-year-old boy, who is battling brain cancer and has spent the summer stuck inside his house in isolation, has managed to stay connected to the outside world through his front window.