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Survival rates for extremely preterm babies improving in US

The first decade of the 2000s saw a small but significant increase in the survival of extremely premature infants without early neurodevelopmental problems, according to a study of nearly 4,500 babies born at 11 U.S. medical centers.

'Speed' and other recreational stimulants tied to heart damage

Middle-aged adults who use recreational amphetamines like "speed," "ecstasy" or "ice" may develop a prematurely aging heart and experience health problems normally associated with older people, a recent study suggests.

Moving abroad for love can make you miserable

There’s something so romantic about the idea of packing your bags, leaving everything behind, and following your spouse to the end of the Earth (or at least wherever a job takes him or her).

Sleep tied to sexual activity and satisfaction among older women

Older women who sleep well at night are more likely to have satisfying sex lives, a recent study suggests.

Louisville reports 52 overdoses in 32-hour period

Louisville experienced a severe spike in overdose calls last week with authorities responding to 52 calls in a 32-hour period.

‘We never talked about it’: As opioid deaths rise, minority families stay silent

As more and more people emerge from the shadows to put a face on the nation's opioid epidemic, faces of color are notably absent.

Top surgeon jumps to his death following divorce from TV personality wife

A top local surgeon and the ex-husband of ABC News’ chief women’s health correspondent killed himself by leaping off the George Washington Bridge, it was reported Sunday.

How much fighting is too much in a relationship?

When you’re in a relationship, it’s pretty much a guarantee that you’re going to fight with your partner at some point—that’s just life.

Clinic falsely told dozens they had Alzheimer's, suits say

Dozens of patients from a now-closed clinic in Ohio say its director lied and tricked them into thinking they had Alzheimer's disease when they really didn't.

Synthetic marijuana substitutes are likely not safe

Drugs known as K2 or Spice, often sold as "safe" or "legal" versions of marijuana, are none of those things, a research review concludes.