For men, heavy drinking may damage hearts over time Men with a history of heavy drinking are more likely to have stiff walls in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, an important measure of heart risk, according to a recent study.
Pediatricians warn against pot use: Not your dad's marijuana An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana's potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use.
Angelina and her kids eat bugs. Here's why that's not a bad idea. Curious about Angelina Jolie's snack preferences?
California doctor saves life of fellow colleague with kidney donation It's not unusual for a surgeon to save another doctor's life.
10 reasons to call your doctor during pregnancy With all of the hormonal, physical and emotional changes that happen during pregnancy, you’ve probably dealt with morning sickness, minor aches and pains and digestive woes.
South Asian herb dubbed 'smart weed' In a field not too far from the famous Batu caves outside of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, a group of us inspect a verdant and fragrant crop of kesum, a popular herb used in traditional Malaysian, Thai and Vietnamese cookery, sometimes as a curry seasoning, and sometimes as an ulam, a green salad vegetable.
Twins born 100 days early thank doctors on 16th birthday Hanna and Rachel Friedenberger celebrated their 16th birthdays Friday with the neonatal team that helped make those birthdays possible.
Even 'mild' heart defects may affect kids' school performance Children born with heart defects, even minor ones, perform worse than other kids on third-grade reading and math tests, a new study finds.
Painkillers often stored within reach of little kids Opioid pain relievers such as codeine and hydrocodone often aren't stored safely in households with children, according to a new study.