Healthy Living

Woman sheds nearly 80 pounds after switching to sugar-free soda, healthier options: 'Food was my refuge'

After losing both her job and childhood home within days of each other, 26-year-old Shannon Palmer turned to takeout food and soda to cope with the “deep depression” that ensued. 

Boy with rare birth defect has skull separated, pieced back together in real-life 'Humpty Dumpty' case

The mother of a nearly 2-year-old toddler in the United Kingdom is opening up about her son’s rare birth defect that she described as a real-life case of “Humpty Dumpty.” 

Flu claims life of Pennsylvania 2nd grader: ‘Heaven gained an angel,’ mom says

A Pennsylvania boy nicknamed “Smiley” after his infectious grin died early this week from flu-related complications, according to the boy's school and his mother. 

Teen nearly dies after sinus infection travels to his brain

A British teen nearly died after a common sinus infection traveled to his brain, his family says. 

Coronavirus outbreak: What to do if you think you've contracted the novel virus

What to do if you think you've contracted or been exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China

Pet owners in China are putting on makeshift masks on their furry friends as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country. 

Baby seventh to die from mold-related infection at Seattle hospital: report

An almost 6-month-old girl reportedly died Wednesday morning after months of fighting a mold-related infection she contracted from the Seattle Children’s hospital, a report said.

Doctor reattaches boy’s hand severed during horror lawnmower incident

A 4-year-old boy in India is expected to make a full recovery after doctors reattached his left hand that was amputated by a lawnmower.

Animal rescue looking for home to help morbidly obese cat lose weight

That’s one fat cat.

Car seat safety: Should you remove your child's winter jacket before buckling up?

Is your child's puffy coat putting them in harm's way?