Saving Eliza: 6-year-old girl with deadly disorder enrolls in clinical trial after 2-year quarantine A South Carolina family who were under a self-imposed quarantine for two years in order to protect their six-year-old daughter who has a rare, debilitating disease, is celebrating the beginning of a clinical trial that will allow them to return to the outside world.
Girl with Down syndrome made honorary cheerleader after school reverses decision After practicing with the cheerleading squad all summer, Grace Key was ready to get on the field and support her high school.
Why empathetic parenting encourages emotional development Hundreds of new parenting books hit the shelves each year promising new tips and tricks, but who has time to read them all?
Video monitors show most parents put babies to sleep the wrong way Even when parents know they're being watched, they still put babies to sleep in unsafe ways that are linked to an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a U.S. study suggests.
Heart groups suggests people get up every now and then People should get about 30 minutes of exercise each day to counteract the potentially harmful effects of being inactive for too long, according to a new statement from a leading U.S. heart group.
Lack of stores with fresh foods linked to signs of early heart disease Living in poor neighborhoods has been linked to increased heart risk, and a new U.S. study suggests the lack of access to fresh, healthy foods may be to blame.
Angola battling worst yellow fever outbreak in decades needs help, says Red Cross NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Angola is suffering its worst outbreak of yellow fever in 30 years with 350 deaths since last December, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Wednesday as it launched an emergency appeal for funds.
Prescription drug abuse tied to increased risk of teen suicide Suicide is a leading cause of death for teens worldwide, and the odds of suicide attempts may be higher when adolescents abuse prescription drugs, a Chinese study suggests.
13-year-old commits suicide, leaves behind letter on bullying When Daniel Fitzpatrick first entered Holy Angels Catholic Academy in Brooklyn, it was a "great life," he explained in a letter written a few weeks before he committed suicide on Thursday.
