No juice for children under 1-year-old, says the American Academy of Pediatrics

No juice for children under 1-year-old, says the American Academy of Pediatrics

Many parents could be giving their children too much fruit juice, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced Monday new guidelines for giving juice to young children. 

Many parents could be giving their children too much fruit juice, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced Monday new guidelines for giving juice to young children. 

Diarrhea outbreaks linked to swimming pools on the rise in US

Diarrhea outbreaks linked to swimming pools on the rise in US

Before you dive into the pool this summer, consider this: Health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing pool water containing parasites have doubled in the last few years.

Before you dive into the pool this summer, consider this: Health officials are warning that outbreaks of diarrhea caused by swallowing pool water containing parasites have doubled in the last few years.

For first time in 22 years, new drug to treat ALS approved by FDA

For first time in 22 years, new drug to treat ALS approved by FDA

Back in the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge took social media by storm. It was started by a young man in Boston to raise money for those suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Thanks to the funds raised, for the first time in 22 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat ALS.

Back in the summer of 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge took social media by storm. It was started by a young man in Boston to raise money for those suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Thanks to the funds raised, for the first time in 22 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat ALS.

Superheroes surprise 5-year-old cancer patient in Athens

Superheroes surprise 5-year-old cancer patient in Athens

A 5-year-old cancer patient got an amazing surprise when his favorite superheroes showed up to give him gifts and encouragement as he heads into a surgery on Thursday.

A 5-year-old cancer patient got an amazing surprise when his favorite superheroes showed up to give him gifts and encouragement as he heads into a surgery on Thursday.

Doctor wants to make hearing aids available over the counter

Doctor wants to make hearing aids available over the counter

It’s estimated that 48-million Americans are said to suffer from some form of hearing loss, but as many as 80 percent of them won't turn to hearing aids partly because of the high cost.

It’s estimated that 48-million Americans are said to suffer from some form of hearing loss, but as many as 80 percent of them won't turn to hearing aids partly because of the high cost.

You can now inhale insulin instead of injecting it

You can now inhale insulin instead of injecting it

Big news for diabetes sufferers: instead of injecting insulin, you now have the option of inhaling it. 

Big news for diabetes sufferers: instead of injecting insulin, you now have the option of inhaling it. 

New diet decreases your chances of getting Alzheimer's

New diet decreases your chances of getting Alzheimer's

If someone told you that you could increase your memory and decrease your chances of dementia by changing your diet, would you do it?

If someone told you that you could increase your memory and decrease your chances of dementia by changing your diet, would you do it?

Chicago researchers: Hearing noise could enhance your sleep, improve memory

Chicago researchers: Hearing noise could enhance your sleep, improve memory

When’s the last time you got a good night's sleep? Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have found adding a little noise to your bedtime could enhance your sleep and even improve your memory.

When’s the last time you got a good night's sleep? Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have found adding a little noise to your bedtime could enhance your sleep and even improve your memory.

Party drug gives new hope to those suffering from depression

Party drug gives new hope to those suffering from depression

Millions of Americans suffer from depression and for a big percentage, traditional medications don't always work.

Millions of Americans suffer from depression and for a big percentage, traditional medications don't always work.

Possible cure for baldness accidentally identified by cancer researchers

Possible cure for baldness accidentally identified by cancer researchers

Cancer researchers in Texas have stumbled upon a finding that may lead to a cure for conditions that till now have been considered unfortunate yet unavoidable products of aging — balding and gray hair.

Cancer researchers in Texas have stumbled upon a finding that may lead to a cure for conditions that till now have been considered unfortunate yet unavoidable products of aging — balding and gray hair.

Governor: Unfair that Narcan is free but EpiPens aren't

Governor: Unfair that Narcan is free but EpiPens aren't

Maine's Republican governor says people on opiates who get free shots of Narcan have an advantage over people with allergies who have to pay for their own medication.

Maine's Republican governor says people on opiates who get free shots of Narcan have an advantage over people with allergies who have to pay for their own medication.

Picking your nose may be healthy for you

Picking your nose may be healthy for you

A new study shows that picking your nose and eating snot may benefit your health.

A new study shows that picking your nose and eating snot may benefit your health.

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices recalled

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices recalled

Ben & Jerry’s is recalling its Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may have the wrong treats inside.

Ben & Jerry’s is recalling its Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may have the wrong treats inside.

Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and french toast recalled

Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and french toast recalled

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, frozen waffles and frozen french toast over fears of listeria contamination.

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, frozen waffles and frozen french toast over fears of listeria contamination.

If you're pregnant, you need these two shots

If you're pregnant, you need these two shots

If you're pregnant, or planning to conceive, experts say there are two vaccines you need, to protect both you and your unborn baby.

If you're pregnant, or planning to conceive, experts say there are two vaccines you need, to protect both you and your unborn baby.

Triplets undergo skull surgery

Triplets undergo skull surgery

Hunter, Jackson and Kaden were born five weeks early. Having triplets is a feat in itself but first-time parents Amy and Mike learned their boys had a skull condition known as craniosynostosis where bones in the skull were fused restricting growth.

Hunter, Jackson and Kaden were born five weeks early. Having triplets is a feat in itself but first-time parents Amy and Mike learned their boys had a skull condition known as craniosynostosis where bones in the skull were fused restricting growth.