Healthy Living

Dr. Manny: Trump's power of negotiation will save lives in the future

I believe that President-elect Donald Trump will succeed in bringing down health care costs, and tackling soaring drug prices will be at the forefront of his battle.

EU clears Bristol-Myers immunotherapy drug for blood cancer

Bristol-Myers Squibb's immunotherapy drug Opdivo has been approved in Europe for the treatment of classical Hodgkin lymphoma, a rare blood cancer, the U.S. company said on Wednesday.

Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby

Skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding and may give babies a better start in life, according to a new review of existing evidence.

Arkansas police officers help hang Christmas lights on disabled person's home

Residents in an Arkansas town are applauding local police officers for a generous act that helped a fellow citizen enjoy the holiday season.

Pfizer fined for hiking epilepsy drug price 2,600 percent in UK

British regulators fined U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and distributor Flynn Pharma a record 89.4 million pounds ($112.7 million) Wednesday for increasing the cost of an epilepsy drug by as much as 2,600 percent.

Scientists develop robotic hand for people with quadriplegia

Scientists have developed a mind-controlled robotic hand that allows people with certain types of spinal injuries to perform everyday tasks such as using a fork or drinking from a cup.

Students sickened by gummy bears, hospitalized

Several students at a suburban Chicago high school who became sick after eating gummy bears laced with an unknown substance have been hospitalized.

10 reasons your eyes are bloodshot

Red eyes can spark a lot of annoying questions from people wondering if you’re sick, upset, or hungover.

5 reasons your gums bleed when you brush

The night before a teeth cleaning, most of us like to get in there deep.

IUDS, implants may be best birth control for women with diabetes

The two most effective hormonal birth control methods for women in general are also excellent options for women with diabetes, according to a new study.