Healthy Living

Fatal bacterial infections surging in Japan with unknown cause, reports says

Japan is reporting a spike in potentially fatal bacterial infections. Cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) have tripled in number compared to the same time last year.

Georgia dad freed after hot car seat death of son put him in prison for murder

A father from Georgia who had a murder conviction overturned in the hot car death of his toddler son has been released from prison.

As temperatures rise, take these 8 key steps to avoid foodborne illness this summer

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, more and more people are eating outdoors. Here are 8 smart tips for staying healthy and preparing food properly this summer.

Cancer survivor and world-champion Irish dancer raises money for hospital that saved her life

After winning the world championship for Irish dancing, Megan Stuart, 20, is forgoing a party and is instead raising money for the hospital that saved her life when she battled cancer as an infant.

Water safety tips from experts for families and caregivers as drowning deaths increase

As summer officially begins and people hit the beaches and pools, several swim and water officials shared some smart water safety measures to prevent tragic drownings.

Alzheimer’s blood test achieves faster diagnoses, high accuracy at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic has announced a new, non-invasive blood test that detects a protein in the brain that signals Alzheimer’s. Doctors discuss how it offers a convenient, less invasive diagnostic alternative.

Pharma giant's data breach exposes patients' sensitive information

Pharmaceutical giant Cencora has notified people that private medical information, including health diagnoses and medications, was stolen during a cyberattack this year.

Ask a doctor: ‘Why do I keep eating foods that I know are bad for me?’

Many Americans fall into patterns of poor food choices out of convenience or comfort. Two doctors reveal what’s driving this unhealthy behavior and how to get back on track.

Child hot car death pushes parents who lost daughter to sound alarm about 'preventable tragedy'

A mother who tragically lost her girl in a hot car death is pleading with other families to be vigilant about not leaving their kids in cars this summer as the weather heats up.

Study discovers 'trigger gene' in IBD as researchers look for drugs to prevent the bowel disease

Researchers in the U.K. discovered a genetic component that is present in 95% of those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Experts weighed in on what this means for patients.