Healthy Living

Blind Michigan judge drives race car — and inspires others to follow their dreams, too

Richard Bernstein is a Michigan state Supreme Court justice who is legally blind. In addition to his work on the bench, he recently drove a race car with an assist from a sheriff who shared directions.

More than 75 percent of Americans aren’t getting enough exercise, according to CDC standards

CDC guidance and data from the National Center for Health Statistics suggest a majority of Americans are not meeting physical activity benchmarks to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Amid the fentanyl crisis, teens in West Virginia gain life skills to stand strong

It's a struggle to stand strong against the flood of fentanyl-laced pills coming across the border into the U.S., but one program in West Virginia is helping at-risk youth develop life skills.

New study suggests steroids may change the structure of the brain

Researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center found that steroids were linked to changes in the brain's structure, according to a new study.

Florida Medicaid sees 'soaring increase' of kids receiving puberty blockers, hormones, irreversible surgery

Children receiving pharmaceutical and surgical treatments for gender dysphoria have risen dramatically among those on Florida Medicaid, according to state data.

Why doctors in training are taking 'culinary medicine' a lot more seriously

Nutrition education is increasingly coming into sharp focus for new doctors in training, as they learn that healthier eating and smarter cooking are important to emphasize to patients.

3-year-old Mexican girl reportedly wakes up at her own funeral, dies hours later

The family of a 3-year-old girl in Mexico is suing a hospital for negligence after the child woke up at her own funeral after doctors and staff at the hospital declared her dead.

Combo 'polypill' cuts heart disease deaths, new study finds

A heart medication known as a polypill reduced the chances of a secondary adverse cardiovascular event in people who previously suffered a heart attack, a new study found.

Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe

The recent death of the wife of a GOP lawmaker from California highlights the great care that should be taken with the use of herbal supplements, according to doctors and nutritionists.

Why monkeypox is making some college kids nervous right now

As college students return to campus, some are nervous about their risk of picking up the monkeypox virus. Doctors and infectious disease experts shared tips for staying safe.