Healthy Living

Supporters raise over $40G to keep 108-year-old in home

After nearly being forced out of her assisted living facility, a Columbus, Ohio, centenarian is now closer to living her remaining years in comfort, thanks to the generosity of strangers.

Michigan family dealt another blow as second son diagnosed with cancer

For the past year, Brian and Kim Ricker have focused their energy on finding a cure for son Brison’s inoperable brain tumor.

Identical twins, separated at adoption, find each other

Audrey Doering and Gracie Rainsberry were born in China, and both were adopted by US families in 2007.

Photographer catches final moments of newborn's life bonding with twin

William Brentlinger was supposed to be still-born, but the boy and his twin, Reagan, came into the world on Dec. 17.

Jessica Alba's Honest Co recalls organic baby powder in US

Honest Co, co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, voluntarily recalled all bottles of its organic baby powder in the United States due to concerns of eye and skin infections.

School throws student who survived recurrent brain tumor a surprise birthday party

Teachers, staff and students at a north Georgia high school threw a 21st birthday party for one of their students, and the student’s mother said the surprise celebration was fit for the milestone that day marked.

Active kids less likely to be depressed later on

Children who get more exercise may have fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who are less active, a recent study suggests.

How do higher deductibles impact care for chronic disease?

Out-of-pocket costs with high deductible health plans may discourage some poor and chronically ill patients from getting needed care, a U.S. study of diabetics suggests.

Top prevention priorities for patients and doctors

Focusing on a handful of top prevention priorities can add years to life expectancy for everyone in a family, experts advise.

Toddlers born by reproductive treatments develop normally

Children born through assisted reproductive technologies have similar cognitive, motor and language development at age two as those born through natural conception, according to a new Canadian study.