Healthy Living

3-year-old Mexican girl reportedly wakes up at her own funeral, dies hours later

The family of a 3-year-old girl in Mexico is suing a hospital for negligence after the child woke up at her own funeral after doctors and staff at the hospital declared her dead.

Combo 'polypill' cuts heart disease deaths, new study finds

A heart medication known as a polypill reduced the chances of a secondary adverse cardiovascular event in people who previously suffered a heart attack, a new study found.

Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe

The recent death of the wife of a GOP lawmaker from California highlights the great care that should be taken with the use of herbal supplements, according to doctors and nutritionists.

Why monkeypox is making some college kids nervous right now

As college students return to campus, some are nervous about their risk of picking up the monkeypox virus. Doctors and infectious disease experts shared tips for staying safe.

Tips to tackle inflation while tailgating this football season

Lifestyle expert Carey Reilly shares tips and tricks to combat skyrocketing costs of tailgate staples.

The biggest mistakes parents make when their kids play team sports

As kids return to sports this new school season, youth coaches and the president of Youth Coaching Alliance give tips and practices for the best communication between parents and coaches.

Why sitting all day long is bad for your health, doctors emphasize

Millions of Americans sit during their commutes to work, while they're on the job and then at night when they return home. Doctors reveal how this is harmful to our health — and what to do about it.

Scientists reveal simple new process that may help eliminate toxic chemicals from everyday items

Northwestern University researchers have found a simple solution that may break down toxic PFAS chemicals, which are linked to a variety of health problems: basically, a mixture of soap and water.

New study suggests brain-zapping cap improves short-term memory loss in older adults

A new study says that a cap filled with electrical currents can improve short-term memory loss for older adults when zapped into their brains.

Dr. Birx: CDC at 'inflection point,' expects real change following watershed admission

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says she aims to improve the dissemination of information in order to streamline the agency's responses to future infectious disease crises.