Healthy Living

CDC wants more kids to get dental sealants

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged U.S. schools Tuesday to bring in dental specialists to apply sealants on kids’ molars to help reduce cavities.

As their sons waited for new hearts, two mothers formed a rare bond

Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the national transplant waiting list in the U.S. During a heart-wrenching hospital journey, two pediatric patients and their moms lean on each other for extra support

Rural trauma patients more likely to die before reaching hospital

Critically injured patients in rural communities are less likely to be treated at trauma centers than their urban counterparts, a U.S. study suggests.

What do tweets say about our health?

Tapping into the Twitter stream could help researchers understand how healthy people's lifestyles are and how to target improved public health, according to a recent study.

Prostate cancer hormone therapy tied to higher dementia risk

Men who take hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of dementia than patients who receive different treatment for these malignancies, a U.S. study suggests.

Baby born with enlarged tongue smiles for first time

A 17-month-old baby born with a rare syndrome that causes parts of her body to grow faster and larger than normal can finally smile, after doctors performed two surgeries to remove parts of her enlarged tongue.

Texas middle schooler with disability makes touchdown

Jose Cardoso is one of the biggest supporters of his Mesquite, Texas, middle school’s football team, and when the honorary player attended a recent game he got the surprise of his life when he was given a chance to get on the field.

62-year-old woman in Spain gives birth to third child

A 62-year-old Spanish woman has given birth to a healthy girl and encourages women in their later years to imitate her if they want to.

More than 80 children sickened by food poisoning in Cambodia

Officials say more than 80 schoolchildren in Cambodia have fallen ill after eating contaminated food distributed by a local volunteer group.

Erectile dysfunction may improve with exercise

Men who have difficulty maintaining erections may benefit from exercise or physical activity, according to a new analysis.