Anemia tied to worse survival odds after stroke Some older adults with anemia may fare worse after a stroke, a study suggests, although the reason and the right treatment are still unclear.
Neglected dog's road to recovery starts with a shave Last February, Basil found what should have been a happy home.
Study finds Latinos age at slower rate than other ethnicities In the quest to find the fountain of youth, scientists may one day look to Latinos to find the answer, as a new study shows they age at a slower rate than individuals of other ethnicities.
Autistic man receives surprise gift from Michael Jordan An autistic Idaho man who gained popularity after a video of him playing basketball in a full Michael Jordan uniform went viral got the surprise of his life from his favorite player— number 23 himself sent him two boxes of gear.
The best home remedies for dandruff If you're one of the nearly 50 percent of Americans who struggles with dandruff, you're probably familiar with its telltale symptoms: itchiness, a dry scalp, white flakes appearing on your dark sweaters.
Research suggests medicating teens with ADHD reduces risky behavior If a pill could prevent teenagers from taking dangerous risks, would you consider it for your children?
Guatemala confirms first case of newborn with microcephaly linked to Zika Guatemalan authorities on Wednesday confirmed the Central American country's first case of a baby born with microcephaly linked to Zika.
Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage may face an increased risk of developing dementia, a small study suggests.
More evidence ties insurance coverage to cancer survival In two new studies, U.S. cancer patients who are uninsured or have government-sponsored Medicaid insurance for the poor tend to be diagnosed later, receive less optimal treatment and survive for a shorter time than people with private health insurance.
Most antipsychotic drugs not tied to birth defects Pregnant women on antipsychotic drugs can continue taking most of those medications without worrying the pills will increase the risk of their newborns having birth defects, a new study suggests.