Healthy Living

Hospital industry says it, too, is slammed by drug costs

Hospitals, too, are getting slammed by sharp price increases in prescription drugs, and the industry is urging the next president and Congress to take up the issue.

Virginia to hand out prescription drug disposal kits

Virginia officials will be handing out thousands of drug disposal kits designed to allow residents to safely get rid of unused prescription opioids.

'Stayin' Alive' beat credited for helping save NYC subway worker's life

A New York City subway worker can credit the Bee Gees’ 1977 hit “Stayin Alive” for being able to save a co-worker’s life after she was electrocuted on the third rail last week.

Nestlé Drumstick recall: How does listeria get into ice cream?

Nestlé is recalling several of its iconic Drumstick ice cream cone products because they could be contaminated with Listeria

Men born by 'ICSI' fertility procedure may struggle to have babies

Boys conceived through a common type of in vitro fertilization procedure may produce less sperm and experience more struggles with fertility than peers born the old fashioned way, a recent study suggests.

Doctors beat online symptom checkers in diagnosis contest

Doctors are much better than symptom-checker programs at reaching a correct diagnosis, though the humans are not perfect and might benefit from using algorithms to supplement their skills, a small study suggests.

Behavior therapy linked to less stress from insomnia

Insomnia patients who focus on behavioral changes may be less stressed and more functional during the day than counterparts relying on medication, a recent study suggests.

Teen OCD may trace back to environment at birth and even before

Obsessive-compulsive disorder that surfaces during adolescence or early adulthood may actually have origins in the circumstances surrounding pregnancy and infancy, a Swedish study suggests.

Washington woman keeps turkey as emotional support pet

A Washington woman with lupus is trying to have her pet turkey certified as an emotional support animal.

7 reasons why your face is puffy

Woke up looking like a puffer fish?