Healthy Living

Most Americans favor late-term abortion if Zika harms fetus, STAT-Harvard poll finds

Americans’ strong aversion to late-term abortions drops precipitously if a developing fetus would likely be born with severe damage from the Zika virus, a new STAT-Harvard poll found.

People are now maiming their pets to score drugs

Of all the consequences of the nation’s opioid epidemic — which last year killed 33,091 people, or one overdose death every 15 minutes — the strangest may be how it has increased the abuse of dogs.

Friends may influence children's fear and anxiety

Parents may have a lot to do with how children react to scary things, but a new study suggests kids' response to fear may also be heavily influenced by their friends.

Parents claim to find mold inside popular teething toy

Disgusted parents are taking to social media to share what appears to be mold growing inside their children’s “Sophie the Giraffe” teething toy.

Study sees a downside to kids' embrace of superheroes

A new study finds that children who are "highly engaged" with superheroes were more likely to be aggressive a year later.

Patient with Parkinson's goes from struggling to walk to leading dance in viral clip

A physical therapist who read about the health benefits of music decided to incorporate it into a session with one of her patients who has Parkinson’s disease, and posted the remarkable results online.

Neglected dogs become best friends after rescue

After animal control officers rescued two neglected dogs in Georgia, the pair are now inseparable.

Toddler with rare disease inspires dad during marathon

A 3-year-old North Dakota boy is just one of 40 children worldwide with a rare, muscle-wasting disease, but it didn’t stop him from participating in a half marathon with his dad.

How brain cells can predict your age

As we get older, our brain cells show changes, and now a new study finds that certain changes happen so reliably that by themselves they can reveal a person's age.

Patients woo NYC doctors with private plane rides and diamonds

Some New York City doctors woo patients via subway advertisements and glowing features in fashion magazines.