16 middle school students hospitalized for taking Xanax Eighth grade students in southern New Mexico were rushed to the hospital after taking Xanax Thursday morning.
US Zika vaccine begins second phase of testing Researchers have begun the second phase of testing of a Zika vaccine developed by U.S. government scientists in a trial that could yield preliminary results as early as the end of 2017.
'I can't erase this diagnosis': Mom writes emotional post about daughter's rare genetic disorder In 2007, Gabby Rodriguez was born a healthy, happy girl and began developing on track with her three older siblings.
Chronically stressed people more likely to gain excess weight, study says Using hair to measure long-term levels of the stress hormone cortisol, UK researchers confirm the link between chronic stress and packing on pounds, as well as difficulty shedding excess weight.
Health care workers may be at increased risk of thyroid cancer, study claims Workers exposed to chemicals like deodorizers, sanitizers, disinfectants and sterilizers on the job may be more likely than other people to develop thyroid cancer, a recent study suggests.
Rates of women seeking double-mastectomies for breast cancer vary by state The likelihood that U.S. women with early-stage cancer in one breast will have both breasts removed varies depending on where they live, a new study shows.
Young cancer patients may struggle socially years after diagnosis Child and young adult cancer patients often struggle to lead a normal social life, and even two years after being diagnosed, many still have reduced functioning in the social realm, a recent study suggests.
Britain's 'Grandfather of Allergy' going strong at 105 At 105 years old, Britain’s “Grandfather of Allergy” continues to consult patients and contribute to medical journals while helping thousands by encouraging the media to include pollen counts in weather forecasts.
DIY slime project brutally burns 11-year-old girl, family says A Massachusetts family is warning others about the dangers of do-it-yourself homemade slime after their 11-year-old daughter suffered second- and third-degree burns on her hands, which doctors said is likely the result of prolonged exposure to one of the recipe’s key ingredients.
