Healthy Living

How one woman lost 40 pounds of fat and saved her life

After a big health scare, Jeanenne Darden managed to lose an amazing 22 percent of her body weight.

No highs or lows: Marijuana use holds steady among teens, young adults

In states that have passed medical marijuana laws, pot use among adolescents and young adults has remained steady over the past decade, a new study finds.

Teenage weight tied to odds of diabetes-related death decades later

The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at weights in the "normal" range, a new study suggests.

Zika test urged for pregnant women throughout Florida county

The government on Wednesday recommended Zika testing for all pregnant women who recently spent time anywhere in Florida's Miami-Dade County.

Should marijuana be legal? 60 percent of Americans now say yes

As the question of whether marijuana should be legal comes up for a vote in several U.S. states in this upcoming election, support for legal pot is at its highest in nearly 50 years, according to a new poll.

Heavy marijuana use may be bad for your bones

People who regularly smoke large amounts of marijuana may be more susceptible to bone fractures than people who don't use the drug, according to a new study conducted in the United Kingdom.

Hot flash genes? Symptom linked to DNA variation

The reason one woman gets hot flashes while another woman stays cool and comfortable through menopause may come down to differences between their genes, a new study finds.

For some, treatment doesn't clear the mental fog of sleep apnea

Many sleep apnea patients may have impaired attention and decision-making ability, even if they are being treated with CPAP, a small study suggests.

Why do some people have inescapable foot odor?

Stinky feet can be more than a nuisance.

Lilly's soft tissue sarcoma treatment gets US approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly and Co's treatment for adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS).