Woman, 104, attributes longevity to easygoing lifestyle
Virginia Blake recently turned 104 years old, but she's a teenager at heart.
Virginia Blake recently turned 104 years old, but she's a teenager at heart.
One-third of millennials brush teeth just once a day, study shows
Millennials may be successful in many ways, but they are failing when it comes to cleaning their teeth, a new study shows.
Millennials may be successful in many ways, but they are failing when it comes to cleaning their teeth, a new study shows.
EPA: Radon from homes deadly, a leading cause of lung cancer
In our special report -- a hidden home danger. Most homes are equipped with smoke detectors and likely carbon monoxide detectors.
In our special report -- a hidden home danger. Most homes are equipped with smoke detectors and likely carbon monoxide detectors.
CDC: Childbirth much riskier for Black mothers
It's an alarming statistic that black women in America are 3 to 4 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women.
It's an alarming statistic that black women in America are 3 to 4 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women.
Georgia mother shares pregnancy scare
Eleven years later, Dorothy Christians still remembers the pain.
Eleven years later, Dorothy Christians still remembers the pain.
Wine extract 'could help fight tooth decay'
An ingredient in red wines could help fight tooth decay and gum disease.
An ingredient in red wines could help fight tooth decay and gum disease.
Treatment for peanut allergy passes first clinical trial
The first treatment to help prevent serious allergic reactions to peanuts may be on the way. A company said Tuesday that its daily capsules of peanut powder helped children build tolerance in a major study.
The first treatment to help prevent serious allergic reactions to peanuts may be on the way. A company said Tuesday that its daily capsules of peanut powder helped children build tolerance in a major study.
Lawmaker rips Rauner on Legionnaires' response at vets' home
A Democratic state senator ripped Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday over the Legionnaires' disease crisis at the Quincy veterans home, saying the Republican's administration has been sitting on viable options for more than a year and officials "need to make a decision and get it done."
A Democratic state senator ripped Gov. Bruce Rauner Tuesday over the Legionnaires' disease crisis at the Quincy veterans home, saying the Republican's administration has been sitting on viable options for more than a year and officials "need to make a decision and get it done."
Missouri company working to create virus that fights cancer
A Missouri start-up company is working to create a defense against cancer.
A Missouri start-up company is working to create a defense against cancer.
Volunteering and therapy dogs make life easier, less stressful
Last week was a violent week in Chicago and America. The murder of a high-ranking police officer and the mass school shootings in Florida left many people feeling a sense of hopelessness.
Last week was a violent week in Chicago and America. The murder of a high-ranking police officer and the mass school shootings in Florida left many people feeling a sense of hopelessness.
Soda, energy drinks may affect your chances of getting pregnant
If you're trying to get pregnant, you may want to cut back on soda.
If you're trying to get pregnant, you may want to cut back on soda.
Gene therapy shows promise as blindness treatment
A first-of-its-kind experimental gene therapy gave Christian Guardino the edge he needed to compete on NBC's America's Got Talent.
A first-of-its-kind experimental gene therapy gave Christian Guardino the edge he needed to compete on NBC's America's Got Talent.
Frederick woman buys packaged fish from Costco, finds live worm inside
A Maryland woman said she found a worm in the fish that she bought from her local Costco store and posted the evidence of it on Facebook, which has gone viral.
A Maryland woman said she found a worm in the fish that she bought from her local Costco store and posted the evidence of it on Facebook, which has gone viral.
Researchers say study results point to possible cancer ‘vaccine'
New research published in a Stanford University study shows that a cure for cancer may lie in a new technique that wiped out cancer in lab mice using their own immune systems.
New research published in a Stanford University study shows that a cure for cancer may lie in a new technique that wiped out cancer in lab mice using their own immune systems.
Flu shot is only 36% effective this season, the worst in a decade
The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug that's causing most illnesses.
The flu vaccine is doing a poor job protecting older Americans and others against the bug that's causing most illnesses.
Study: Your phone could be aging your skin
A new study suggests light from a cell phone screen could age you.
A new study suggests light from a cell phone screen could age you.
Georgia woman gives husband a kidney for Valentine's Day
Hours before dawn, on the eve of Valentine's Day at Emory University Hospital, Michael and Kerrie Poirot are ready for the next big chapter in their love story.
Hours before dawn, on the eve of Valentine's Day at Emory University Hospital, Michael and Kerrie Poirot are ready for the next big chapter in their love story.
7-year-old dies after showing flu-related symptoms
A Loganville family is heartbroken after a 7-year-old girl died after suffering flu-related symptoms.
A Loganville family is heartbroken after a 7-year-old girl died after suffering flu-related symptoms.
2016 report put Quincy plumbing fix at $8M
Engineers told Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration 18 months ago that replacing problematic plumbing at a veterans' home beset by Legionnaires' disease would cost $8 million and "should be carefully considered," according to a report obtained by The Associated Press.
Engineers told Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration 18 months ago that replacing problematic plumbing at a veterans' home beset by Legionnaires' disease would cost $8 million and "should be carefully considered," according to a report obtained by The Associated Press.
Family of Mich. woman who died after surgery blunder gets no money
An 81-year-old woman with a sore jaw died just weeks after a breathtaking mistake: Doctors at a Detroit-area hospital performed brain surgery on her because of a records mix-up.
An 81-year-old woman with a sore jaw died just weeks after a breathtaking mistake: Doctors at a Detroit-area hospital performed brain surgery on her because of a records mix-up.