Healthy Living

Playing with sports concussion doubles recovery time, study suggests

CHICAGO — Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study found.

St. Jude says report by short sellers 'false and misleading'

Medical device manufacturer St. Jude Medical Inc. said on Friday a report by short-selling firm Muddy Waters and a cyber-security researcher alleging its heart devices were riddled with bugs was "false and misleading."

Mylan to launch first generic to EpiPen allergy injection

Mylan said on Monday it would launch the first generic to its allergy auto-injector EpiPen at a discount of more than 50 percent to the branded product's list price.

Singapore confirms first case of locally transmitted Zika virus

Singapore has confirmed its first case of a locally-transmitted Zika virus, which has been linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect, in Brazil, the health ministry said.

California high school cross-country team takes shelter dogs on training run

Combine an animal rescue shelter full of restless dogs in southern California with a high school cross-country team winding down its summer training, and you get one obvious—and adorable—solution.

7 ways to relieve your dog's anxiety

A car ride.

Nicaragua confirms first microcephaly birth linked to Zika virus

Nicaragua has confirmed its first case of a baby born with microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, authorities said on Friday.

Why childhood celiac disease should be checked with lab tests

Even though many children with celiac disease can ease symptoms by going on a gluten-free diet, kids should still get blood tests and other exams to confirm whether they actually have the disease, some doctors argue.

Devastating bird flu strain found in US wild duck, USDA says

The type of avian flu that led to the deaths of about 50 million U.S. chickens and turkeys last year has been found in the country for the first time in 14 months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday.

Men at bra company forced to feel the pain of having boobs

These bosom buddies aren’t pumped about their new workload.