Healthy Living

California woman gives birth to her own grandson

Megan Barker gave birth to a 7-pound, 7-ounce baby boy Oct. 22—but he's not her son, he's her grandson.

Denver to allow marijuana in bars: What's the health impact?

The city of Denver will soon allow people to smoke or consume marijuana in some bars and restaurants, thanks to the passage of a new initiative in the 2016 election

Company recalls baby food after customer reports rubber in product

A Texas-based baby food company has issued a precautionary recall of its entire H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz.

2 Maryland women charged after 5-year-old overdoses on methadone

Police say a 5-year-old girl was revived with naloxone after she overdosed on methadone in the western Maryland city of Hagerstown.

More than 18 million on HIV treatment, a million more than 2015: UNAIDS

LONDON, Nov 21 - More than 18 million people now have access to life-saving AIDS treatment, 1.2 million more than at the end of last year, the United Nations said on Monday.

4-year-old whose heartbreaking photo went viral dies, family says

The 4-year-old girl who went viral earlier this month after her father shared a tragic photo of her cancer battle has died, her family announced on Facebook over the weekend.

Childhood cancer survivors may not get needed adult care

Children who've had cancer may be more likely to receive the follow-up care they need in adulthood if their parents take the time to teach them how to interact with doctors while they're young, a recent study suggests.

5 common myths about your sex drive— busted

Like every other aspect of human health, your sex drive has been the subject of lots of scientific scrutiny.

Can breastfeeding reduce babies' pain during vaccinations?

Infants who nurse during vaccinations may cry less and feel less pain than babies who are soothed in other ways, a research review suggests.

UK kids in Scouts-Guides have better mental health at age 50

The mental health benefits of participation in childhood scouting activities might last for decades, a new study suggests.