Body donations on the rise at US medical schools Many U.S. medical schools are seeing a surge in the number of people leaving their bodies to science, a trend attributed to rising funeral costs and growing acceptance of a practice long seen by some as ghoulish.
Road-tripping 91-year-old hopes her travels inspire end-of-life conversations For the past year, 91-year-old Norma Bauerschmidt has made her home the open road.
Homemade wheelchair offers paralyzed toddler sense of freedom A 13-month-old toddler paralyzed by a tumor on her spine has been outfitted with a homemade wheelchair so she can keep up with her peers during playtime.
Longtime Atlanta radio host thankful for support following infant daughter's cancer diagnosis Jenn Hobby, co-host of an Atlanta radio show, revealed that her 10-month-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer and her fans have shared an outpouring of support.
Seattle cancer patients possibly exposed to tuberculosis Officials say about 140 cancer patients in Seattle may have been exposed to tuberculosis by a health care worker who tested positive for the disease.
New Jersey dentist under fire after 15 patients fall ill, 1 dies, report says His son's first fainting episode happened two years ago in June, Rene Del Grosso remembers.
Hawaii authorities urge awareness of raw food risk Hawaii authorities are urging diners to be aware of the risks of eating raw and undercooked food after they traced a hepatitis A outbreak to frozen scallops served raw at a sushi restaurant chain.
Can season and place of birth influence celiac disease risk? Winter babies and people born in places with shorter days and less sunlight might have a lower risk of developing celiac disease than peers born in warmer regions or seasons, a Swedish study suggests.
Doctors at Catholic hospitals may be unable to refer women for services According to interviews with U.S. physicians, some Roman Catholic hospitals not only refuse to provide some women's health services like abortion, but may also prevent doctors from referring women to facilities that would provide them.
Haiti finds case of microcephaly linked to Zika virus PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Haiti has identified its first case of the birth defect microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, a senior health ministry official said on Tuesday.
