New mom's post on breast-feeding gets social media applause A Nashville mother is receiving kudos from parents around the web for her post on the struggles and uncertainty that can accompany breast-feeding a newborn.
South Carolina first responder adopts baby he delivered on call A South Carolina family has added another member to their brood after first responder dad Marc Hadden and wife Beth decided to adopt the baby girl that he delivered while responding to a late-night call in November.
NC boy with Down syndrome becomes cashier for day A North Carolina mom is praising her local Sam’s Club after cashiers at the warehouse store went above and beyond for her son, who has Down syndrome.
Man accused of selling sick puppies in New York A man who ran three pet shops in the Hudson Valley has been permanently barred from selling animals in New York and must pay $15,000 in restitution to people who bought sickly puppies.
Stroke research trials struggle to get enough participants Research trials of new treatments for stroke often face a slow process of finding subjects, and the current recruitment rate is lower than 25 years ago, according to a recent study.
Heart hospitalizations may spike days after snowstorms pass Hospitalizations for heart problems may drop the day of a major snowstorm then climb above average in the aftermath, a U.S. study suggests.
Do doctors spend too much time with computers? For every hour that some doctors devote to direct patient care they may spend about five hours on other tasks, often because they're tied up with computer work, a Swiss study suggests.
British group: To avoid offending patients, don’t use term ‘expectant mother’ A prominent association representing medical professionals in Great Britain has asked its staff not to use the term “expectant mother” to avoid offending transgender and intersex patients, leading some critics to slam the organization for being too “politically correct.”
Are you addicted to your cellphone? Tips for breaking the habit With the seemingly relentless and inescapable noise and demands of modern-day devices, getting a mere five minutes of distraction-free time, and dare I say peace and quiet, can seem near impossible.
Alternative medicine might help treat premature ejaculation Complementary and alternative medicine options may help men manage premature ejaculation, according to a new review of existing research.
