Healthy Living

Conjoined twins get custom jumper to help them stand, walk

A pair of conjoined twins from Idaho are taking a literal step toward reaching a developmental milestone on Monday, thanks to a specialized harness that will help them learn how to stand, and eventually walk.

Cutting back on alcohol can prevent cancers, experts claim

A large organization of cancer doctors has issued a call to action to minimize alcohol consumption.

Police say 2-month-old likely died of SIDS while family claims dog sat on him

Authorities are zeroing in on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the case of a 2-month-old Ohio boy, whose family initially claimed that their pet dog sat on him before he turned blue and stopped breathing.

Terminally ill boy with wish for Christmas cards receives 14,000 in one day

Thousands of strangers have responded to a terminally ill boy’s wish for Christmas cards as he celebrates his favorite holiday a month early for one final time.

Doctor delivers a Halloween baby while dressed as 'The Joker'

When Brittany Selph went into labor on October 31st, she had little to fear about the Halloween birth, except maybe her doctor.

15 people treated after carbon monoxide buildup at church

Authorities say 15 people were hospitalized after breathing in carbon monoxide at their church in Iowa, where a gasoline-powered generator was running in the basement to provide heat and lighting.

Millions either malnourished or obese in global nutrition crisis

Almost every country in the world now has serious nutrition problems, either due to over-eating leading to obesity or a lack of food leading to undernutrition, according to a major study published on Saturday.

Boy's concussion symptoms lead to tumor diagnosis

Friends and family have rallied around a 7-year-old Florida boy who sought treatment for a concussion, only to be diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor.

FDA warns on 'pot cures cancer' claims

Medical marijuana may help with several health conditions, but it's certainly not a cure for cancer.

Sharp rise seen in self-harm among young teen girls

Reports of self-harm jumped nearly 70 percent among younger teen girls in the UK between 2011 and 2014, suggesting an urgent need for interventions targeted to this group, researchers say.