More teens get needed vaccines in 'blue states' Parental politics may influence whether teens get recommended vaccinations, according to a U.S. study.
3 new cases of local Zika transmission in Florida, officials say Florida health officials on Tuesday said they were investigating three new Zika virus cases likely stemming from local mosquito bites in Miami-Dade County, including two cases outside of the known areas of active transmission.
Florida woman claims she has longest tongue in the world 20-year-old Florida woman has gained an online following for being able to touch her elbow, earlobe and eye by extending her tongue.
The dangers of a prolonged erection John* had an erection that hurt worse than anything he could recall in his life—and it just wouldn’t go away.
Twins at higher risk for eating disorders, experts say Growing up, identical twins Jennifer* and Marie*, 34 were best friends and inseparable.
Death of teenage girl casts doubt on Egypt's efforts to end female genital mutilation: activists The death of a teenage girl during an operation to illegally perform female genital mutilation (FGM) on her in Egypt raises questions about the north African nation's efforts to end the practice, anti-FGM campaigners said on Tuesday.
Drug quickly counteracts deadly bleeding in people on blood-thinners An experimental drug designed to quickly counteract blood-thinning medicines has demonstrated effectiveness, according to preliminary results of a new trial done under real-world conditions.
History of gallstones may signal higher risk of heart disease People who have had gallstone disease are more likely than others to develop coronary heart disease, according to a large analysis of past studies.
Zika causes deafness in about 6 percent of cases, study finds A study in Brazil of 70 babies whose mothers had confirmed Zika infections found that nearly 6 percent had hearing loss, adding a new complication to the list of ills the virus can cause when women are infected during pregnancy.
Singapore confirms 26 more local transmission Zika cases: media Singapore confirmed 26 more cases of locally-transmitted Zika infections on Tuesday, bringing the tally to 82, local media reported, citing the health ministry and National Environment Agency.
