'Healthy' obese still face higher heart disease risk Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, according to a study from Denmark.
Michigan high school athlete dies after collapsing at tryout A 15-year-old Lincoln Park student who collapsed Monday night during spring basketball tryouts has died.
'Low T' television ads linked to surge in testosterone use - Men who see more ads for low testosterone or "low T" on local television channels may be more likely to seek tests or treatments to boost their levels of the hormone, a U.S. study suggests.
Drug shortage in 2011 tied to increased deaths - A shortage several years ago of a drug used to treat a deadly infection known as septic shock was tied to an increase in deaths among patients with the condition, a new study shows.
Boy who waited 211 days for new heart faces health issues as family is forced to tear down home A Boston boy who spent 211 days waiting for a heart transplant is now being treated for acute rejection while his parents deal with a major mold issue that has turned the family’s home into a “sick house.”
The world's best heart health found in indigenous Amazon group In an indigenous group of people in South America, researchers are finding the healthiest blood vessels ever studied, thanks in part to a diet that's rich in complex carbs.
Does illness help young adults take charge of their own health? Adolescents and young adults coping with chronic illness may be better prepared to take charge of their own care than their healthy peers, a recent study suggests.
2 fall critically ill after drinking toxic tea in San Francisco Two people are critically sick in San Francisco after drinking tea from the same Chinatown herbalist.
Doctors tie Zika virus to heart problems in some adults For the first time, doctors have tied infection with the Zika virus to possible new heart problems in adults.
Quality of life after heart CT scan depends on results Improvement or worsening of chest pain symptoms and quality of life after a CT scan of the heart may depend on what the scan finds, a large study suggests.
