Healthy Living

Crib ads often show babies in unsafe sleep settings

Ads for cribs often show infants asleep on their stomachs or surrounded by suffocation hazards like soft toys and blankets - all of which can increase babies' risk of sleep-related deaths - a U.S. study suggests.

A new Illinois law will teach hairstylists to look for signs of domestic violence and sexual assault

A new way to combat domestic violence.

Boston non-profit offers free yoga classes for homeless women

Two years ago, Carmen Bones, 39, moved with her two sons to an apartment provided at an affordable rate by Boston non-profit, Brookview House.

$7 of petroleum jelly may curb costly problem in infants

Baby rashes are common, but atopic dermatitis—the most common type of eczema that typically starts in infancy—is associated with a rash of other problems, including asthma, allergies, hay fever, and sleep and weight problems.

Fewer deaths and complications with female physicians?

Elderly hospital patients may be less likely to die prematurely or be readmitted for serious complications when they're treated by female physicians, a U.S. study suggests.

How researchers tapped into brain activity to boost people's confidence

There may be a way to tap into people's brain activity to boost their confidence, a new study suggests.

'Very dangerous' powdered gloves banned for doctors

At your next doctor's exam, one thing will be certain: Your physician won't be using powdered medical gloves.

Melanoma survivors' friends can help spot new moles

Melanoma survivors may want to enlist partners to help search their bodies for suspicious looking moles, according to new research.

Malaysia confirms its 8th Zika virus case

Malaysia confirmed an eighth Zika virus case on Sunday, involving a 67-year-old man who first showed symptoms in late November.

Hard times for Puerto Rico family of child with Zika defect

Michelle Flandez had just given birth to her first son, but doctors in this U.S. territory whisked him away before she could see him.