Healthy Living

Costa Rica Puts Brakes on Popular Stem Cell Tourism

Costa Rica is cracking down on an unauthorized stem cell clinic that has attracted hundreds of foreigners seeking relief from degenerative diseases and serious injuries.

9 easy ways to practice self-care this week

Between long hours at work, weekend chores, dinner plans with friends, and time for your family, your calendar is overflowing.

Dr. Manny: 5 steps Trump can take to help curb the opioid epidemic in America

Before Donald Trump became president-elect of the United States, I declared my support for his proposed efforts to help curb the tragic opioid abuse epidemic our nation is facing today.

Scalp cooling device helps prevent hair loss from chemo

A scalp-cooling system helped prevent hair loss in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, researchers said today at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Microcephaly quadrupled in Colombia this year due to Zika: report

Cases of microcephaly in Colombia were four times higher this year than last, an increase that coincides with a widespread outbreak of Zika virus in the country, a report released on Friday said.

Cheerleading, Muay Thai get provisional IOC recognition

Cheerleading and Thai kickboxing have been granted provisional recognition by the International Olympic Committee.

Better aerobic fitness may reduce men's risk of cancer death

The better a man’s cardiorespiratory fitness, the less likely he is to die from cancer, suggests a long-term study from Denmark.

Publix recalls some waffle, pancake mixes due to salmonella risk

Publix Super Markets is recalling some of its waffle and pancake mixes because its supplier announced a milk powder in the mix may be contaminated with salmonella, My Fox 8 reported.

Stainless steel slides recalled after 2 children lose fingers

A Pennsylvania company is recalling 1,300 of its stainless steel playground slides after receiving reports that two children lost their fingers.

Woman posts warning photo about multitasking with babies after stove burner explodes

A Wisconsin mother who posted a photo of herself with severe face, neck and chest burns is warning other parents about the possible dangers of multitasking while carrying their babies.