Healthy Living

Ice pops recalled over possible listeria contamination

A West Virginia-based company has issued a voluntary recall for 3,000 cases of ice pops sold under two different brands over concerns about listeria contamination.

His nomination in peril, Jackson fights for VA post

Senators are discussing plans to delay the confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump's pick to be Veteran Affairs secretary over growing questions about the nominee's ability to manage the government's second-largest department.

UK judge rejects bid to take sick toddler Alfie Evans abroad

The father of a terminally ill British toddler says the child is surviving after being taken off life support, surprising doctors who had argued he should be allowed to die.

Police give 84-year-old man ride to hospital to visit sick wife

Police were called to an 84-year-old man’s house in Pennsylvania last week to help his wife, also 84, who was having a medical emergency.

3-year-old boy shaves head to support big sister's cancer battle

A pair of touching photos is making the rounds on social media after an Atlanta children’s hospital shared the moving story behind them.

Connecticut university closes after virus sickens about 100

A Connecticut university cancelled classes on Monday after about 100 students came down with an unidentified illness that’s causing stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea.

Mom who nearly died from Toxic Shock Syndrome warns on dangers of infection

A Philadelphia woman is sharing her harrowing experience with Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) in the hopes that it will help spread awareness about the infection that nearly killed her.

Infant died of neglect after daycare operator drank 10 beers, authorities say

An Iowa daycare operator was arrested Wednesday, about six months after allegedly neglecting a 7-month-old infant in her care after the worker drank at least 10 beers, authorities said.

US experts back marijuana-based drug for childhood seizures

A medicine made from the marijuana plant moved one step closer to U.S. approval Thursday after federal health advisers endorsed it for the treatment of severe seizures in children with epilepsy.

Canadian naturopath claims she gave 4-year-old boy saliva from rabid dog to cure behavioral problems

Anke Zimmermann of Victoria, Canada, has come under fire after she claimed she gave a 4-year-old boy saliva from a rabid dog to treat his behavioral issues.