Healthy Living

FDA issues new warning against homeopathic teething tablets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has found high amounts of a toxic substance in homeopathic teething tablets, warning of its potential risk to infants and children.

Stranger gives mom $1G to help fix infant's severe cleft lip

A Nebraska couple in their 24th week of pregnancy learned their son had a cleft lip and likely a cleft palate, but chose to continue the pregnancy.

Call for donations after starved dog found chained, wounded

An Ohio animal rescue is calling for donations to help an ailing 2-year-old dog who was found tied up outdoors in an emaciated state.

Nanny donates part of liver to toddler she cares for

A Pennsylvania nanny took her caregiving one step further when she donated part of her liver to her 16-month-old charge.

Can a roommate's genes influence your health?

Does your housemate have a strange, unexplainable effect on your behavior ?

Elderly face increased disability risk after emergency room visit

Elderly patients who get treated for illnesses or injuries in the emergency department (ED) are at risk of increased disability for up to six months afterward, a recent study suggests.

Few dads take part in trials of obesity treatments for kids

Fathers are conspicuously absent from studies that test the best ways to prevent and treat obesity in children, according to an analysis of research done in the past decade.

Does cold weather make you sick?

Growing up, your mom may have warned you to stay out of the cold if you wanted to avoid getting sick.

11 tricks to optimize your chances of getting pregnant

Adapted from Yeah Baby!

Seasonal affective disorder in kids

Getting blue as the days grow shorter?