Illinois boy is youngest patient to receive artificial heart An 11-year-old Illinois boy has become the youngest recipient of an artificial heart, which will help sustain his life until he gets a heart transplant match.
Barbecued and smoked meat tied to risk of death from breast cancer Women who eat a lot of grilled, smoked and barbecued meats and develop breast cancer may be more likely to die from their cancer than those who eat less of these foods, a U.S. study suggests.
Brothers who got married together become fathers on same day These Illinois brothers share a lot more than just a last name.
Far fewer men being treated for prostate cancer The number of older Americans treated for prostate cancer plummeted 42 percent since health officials began questioning the benefits of screening tests, a new study shows.
Terminally ill Arizona shelter dog has a bucket list An Arizona shelter dog with terminal cancer is being treated to a bucket list of activities for his final days.
As more Latin Americans eat processed food, obesity rates surge Latin America, once plagued by malnutrition, now faces a different type of public health crisis as processed food increasingly replaces traditionally prepared dishes, leading to a surge in obesity rates, a United Nations report showed on Thursday.
Seeing e-cigarettes may boost desire to smoke Newer versions of e-cigarettes known as vape pens may not look much like traditional cigarettes, but seeing someone use these devices still sparks a desire to smoke, a recent study suggests.
Study: Texas abortions declined as clinics got farther away The number of abortions performed throughout Texas dropped after a 2013 law forced the closure of clinics in all but the largest cities, and the decline was steeper the farther a woman lived from one of the remaining clinics, a study found.
These are the 10 most stressful jobs of 2017 The pressure's on when it comes to being an event coordinator, reporter, and more. strong text
#BeccaToldMeTo: Teen with terminal cancer inspires random acts of kindness A girl whose cancer has become terminal is inspiring random acts of kindness across the world to make her final days the best they can be.
