Under 3 percent of US athletes in Rio had medical exemptions Fifteen of the 558 athletes in the U.S. delegation at the Rio Olympics - or slightly less than 3 percent - had therapeutic-use exemptions in force during the games.
Maid of honor carries sister's ill dog down aisle at wedding Although he couldn’t stand up, Charlie, a 15-year-old black lab mix, played an integral part in the wedding of his owner a few days before his death.
Kellogg recalls whole wheat Eggos for possible listeria Kellogg Company has issued a recall for 10,000 cases of Kellogg’s Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles over concerns of possible listeria contamination.
EMTs give paralyzed Chicago Cubs fan a lift to Wrigley Field Wearing a Chicago Cubs cap and shirt and a smile, Norman Wilson was nearly ready to take off for Monday night's Cubs game.
High school arranges dance proposal for teens with cerebral palsy The parents of Paul Pedersen and Gabbie Shell never thought they’d see their children go to the homecoming dance, but thanks to teachers, staff and students at Mountain View High School, where Pederson and Shell attend school, that’s exactly what they’ll do.
'Smart' bra aims to help women have better workouts Four times a week, I dress to train for the New York City Marathon: running tights, a racerback tank top, undergarments that wick away sweat — and my GPS watch.
Woman reverses stance on vaccinations after rotavirus sickens her family Doubling up in pain, my 3-year-old twins, Áine and Lena, screamed out in unison as agonizing cramps raged through their tiny stomachs.
Can meditation help pain after surgery? Patients who have back surgery, a procedure that can cause severe pain for weeks, may have a new relief option beyond narcotics: meditation.
Docs who are specialists may produce best health outcomes For patients who need complex surgery, the best surgeon may be one who specializes in one procedure—not just an active surgeon who performs several operations.
FDA OKs 1st muscular dystrophy drug; awaits proof if it works Federal regulators on Monday granted tentative approval to the first drug for muscular dystrophy, following an intense public campaign from patients and doctors who pushed for the largely unproven medication.
