Still unclear which remedies are best for morning sickness Even though nearly all women experience at least a little nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, there isn't much solid evidence to suggest the best treatments, a research review concludes.
High resting heart rate tied to African American heart failure risk For African Americans, a high resting heart rate may indicate greater risk of death or hospitalization with heart failure, a recent analysis finds.
Are virtual reality headsets safe for kids? Virtual-reality headsets are likely to be at the top of many kids' wish lists this holiday season, but with many VR devices coming with age restrictions, is the technology safe for youngsters? The Oculus Rift and Samsung's Gear VR headsets are recommended for ages 13+, while Sony's recommendation for its PlayStation VR is ages 12 and up
FDA warns on hepatitis C drugs The Food and Drug Administration is warning about the risk of reactivation of hepatitis B among patients who have had that disease and who are taking some prominent and expensive newer medicines for hepatitis C. The federal agency said it is requiring a so-called black-box warning in the labels for at least nine brand-name direct-acting antiviral drugs, including Sovaldi and Harvoni from Gilead Sciences Inc., Viekira Pak from AbbVie Inc.
Don't expect Fitbits to improve health, help drop pounds Wearing a fitness tracker may help you keep tabs on how many steps you take, but the devices themselves — even with the lure of a cash reward — probably won't improve your health, according to the biggest study yet done on the trendy technology.
App helps women optimize health to improve fertility For many women, trying to get pregnant can be a frustrating process that feels out of their control.
Breast cancer diagnosis: When to seek a second opinion Once you've found the right cancer doctor and team, you may find yourself needing or wanting a second opinion.
A couple with Down syndrome is fighting to have children Michael Cox and Taylor Anderton just want to tie the knot, have four kids, and enjoy the rest of their lives together, but their families are balking at the second part of the young Australian couple's plan.
Mom dies after gardening scratch leads to sepsis Lucinda Smith, a 43-year-old attorney and mother of two in the United Kingdom, was gardening in March of last year when she suffered a minor scrape on her hand.
