Study finds that teens on birth control pill report more crying, sleeping and eating problems
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
A study of oral contraceptives found that 16-year-old girls reported more depressive symptoms than their peers who don’t take the pill.
Researchers to pay volunteers more than $3,000 to be deliberately infected with flu virus
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.
Healthy adult volunteers could get paid more than $3,000 to become infected with the flu virus while researchers monitor how the body controls the infection.
Fast food orders dip after calorie counts appear on menus
Soon after calories were posted on fast-food menus, people cut back a little bit on what they ordered. But it didn't last.
Soon after calories were posted on fast-food menus, people cut back a little bit on what they ordered. But it didn't last.
Measles wipes out the immune system’s ‘memory,’ making patients more vulnerable to other disease, study says
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, keeps a hold of those who have contracted it long after the symptoms fade — two new studies found that the virus wipes away significant portions of the immune system’s “memory."
Texas woman’s workout triggers potentially deadly condition
A Corpus Christi, Texas woman’s workout triggered a rare but potentially deadly condition that required her to be hospitalized, according to a local report.
A Corpus Christi, Texas woman’s workout triggered a rare but potentially deadly condition that required her to be hospitalized, according to a local report.
Jesse Palter to perform at Brushes with Cancer on Saturday
Michigan native and pop singer-songwriter Jesse Palter is doing her part Saturday night to raise awareness to all those affected by cancer from survivors, caregivers, and family members and supporters.
Michigan native and pop singer-songwriter Jesse Palter is doing her part Saturday night to raise awareness to all those affected by cancer from survivors, caregivers, and family members and supporters.
‘He had to come home with me’: Nurse adopts man with autism so that he can get life-saving heart transplant
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
One Georgia nurse is being recognized for her exemplary kindness, compassion and caregiving after adopting a man with autism in order to help him qualify for a heart transplant — but to her, the decision to help didn’t require a second thought.
Boy with terminal cancer who 'loves Christmas' celebrates holiday early this year: 'It's the right thing'
An 11-year-old British boy with terminal cancer is getting an early visit from Santa Claus out of fears he may not live until Dec. 25, his family said.
An 11-year-old British boy with terminal cancer is getting an early visit from Santa Claus out of fears he may not live until Dec. 25, his family said.
Woman rushed to ER after colored contact lenses she bought at store for Halloween nearly blind her
Most people want to turn heads on Halloween with a terrifying costume. For one woman, the nightmare became reality when she was rushed to the emergency room after the colored contact lenses she bought for the occasion nearly blinded her.
Most people want to turn heads on Halloween with a terrifying costume. For one woman, the nightmare became reality when she was rushed to the emergency room after the colored contact lenses she bought for the occasion nearly blinded her.
Fetal exposure to painkiller acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to higher risk of ADHD and autism, study says
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
Fetal exposure to acetaminophen in pregnancy could increase a child’s risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published Wednesday.
Eating dark chocolate may reduce risk of depression, study suggests
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
Autism service dog soothes owner during panic attack: ‘He’s my hero’
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
A service trained to detect panic attacks came to his owners rescue in a very emotional and personal video.
Men with psychopathic traits are more attractive to women, study suggests
The study found that men with these traits tend to create favorable impressions on women even after controlling for physical attractiveness.
The study found that men with these traits tend to create favorable impressions on women even after controlling for physical attractiveness.
Man wins lottery on way to get chemo for cancer, plans to spend money on medical bills
A North Carolina man won a $200,000 lottery prize while on the way to his last round of chemotherapy.
A North Carolina man won a $200,000 lottery prize while on the way to his last round of chemotherapy.
Suburban man accused of transmitting HIV in sexual assault of teen
A northern Illinois man is accused of transmitting HIV to a teenager he allegedly sexually assaulted earlier this year.
A northern Illinois man is accused of transmitting HIV to a teenager he allegedly sexually assaulted earlier this year.
Half of Americans can't start their day 'positively' without this, study claims
In today's world, we know how important it is to keep a positive mindset.
In today's world, we know how important it is to keep a positive mindset.
Fat cat can't be bothered with treadmill workout
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
A morbidly obese cat in Washington is under strict orders to shed some pounds -- and she's not happy about it.
Baby defies doctors by waking up after 5-day coma, smiles at daddy
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
The family is now raising money to help cover his surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.
Dad gets wish to marry girlfriend hours before lung cancer death
“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."
“We all knew he was going to go,” Laura said. “He managed to say his vows and put the ring on my finger and give me a kiss."
‘Life-changing’ visit to tourist attraction leads to woman’s early breast cancer diagnosis
When Bal Gill visited Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in May, she had no idea just how life-changing the experience would be — one of the attractions helped her discover that she had breast cancer and led to an early diagnosis.
When Bal Gill visited Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in May, she had no idea just how life-changing the experience would be — one of the attractions helped her discover that she had breast cancer and led to an early diagnosis.