Conjoined twins die in Mexico: report
State officials in the Mexican state of Chihuahua confirmed the birth of a baby with two heads after video of the crying children was shared online by relatives, Central European News (CEN) reported.
State officials in the Mexican state of Chihuahua confirmed the birth of a baby with two heads after video of the crying children was shared online by relatives, Central European News (CEN) reported.
2 Chicago-area mobile stroke units poised to start operating
Two suburban Chicago hospitals plan to launch mobile units this year that are designed to quickly get lifesaving treatment to stroke victims.
Two suburban Chicago hospitals plan to launch mobile units this year that are designed to quickly get lifesaving treatment to stroke victims.
Georgia couple expecting quadruplet girls
A north Georgia couple is preparing for the arrival of their quadruplets.
A north Georgia couple is preparing for the arrival of their quadruplets.
Giving peanut-based foods to babies early prevents allergies
New guidelines say most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthday, to lower their chances of developing the dangerous food allergy.
New guidelines say most babies should start eating peanut-containing foods well before their first birthday, to lower their chances of developing the dangerous food allergy.
New advice: Peanuts in baby's diet can prevent scary allergy
New parents, get ready to feed your babies peanut-containing foods — starting young lowers their chances of becoming allergic.
New parents, get ready to feed your babies peanut-containing foods — starting young lowers their chances of becoming allergic.
Medical group requires up-front fees from Illinois workers
A Springfield medical group is requiring patients insured by the state to pay half of their expected surgery bills up front.
A Springfield medical group is requiring patients insured by the state to pay half of their expected surgery bills up front.
Georgia couple loses nearly 400 pounds
Wendell and Wendy Weaver have come a long way from the couple they used to be, the ones smiling for the camera, but struggling just to get through the day.
Wendell and Wendy Weaver have come a long way from the couple they used to be, the ones smiling for the camera, but struggling just to get through the day.
Drinking 3 cups of coffee a day can help prevent Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
New research from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee found that people who drink between three and five cups a day may lower their risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
New research from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee found that people who drink between three and five cups a day may lower their risk of Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
FDA approves pink, genetically engineered pineapple from Del Monte
Food producer Del Monte has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to start selling a genetically engineered pineapple with pink flesh.
Food producer Del Monte has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to start selling a genetically engineered pineapple with pink flesh.
After harsh light, a cheaper version of EpiPen from Mylan
Mylan is releasing a generic version of its emergency allergy treatment EpiPen at half the price of the branded option, the cost of which drew scorn from parents nationwide and spawned Congressional inquiries.
Mylan is releasing a generic version of its emergency allergy treatment EpiPen at half the price of the branded option, the cost of which drew scorn from parents nationwide and spawned Congressional inquiries.
Mitsubishi recalls 50,000 SUVs
Mitsubishi is recalling more than 50,000 Outlander Sport SUVs because the rear hatch lift gate can suddenly fall on people.
Mitsubishi is recalling more than 50,000 Outlander Sport SUVs because the rear hatch lift gate can suddenly fall on people.
Cuisinart recalls 8 million food processors for laceration hazard
Cuisinart is recalling their food processors because the product’s blade can break off into processed food, posing a possible laceration hazard.
Cuisinart is recalling their food processors because the product’s blade can break off into processed food, posing a possible laceration hazard.
Quest Diagnostics says 34,000 customer accounts hacked
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack of an internet application on its network has exposed the personal health information of about 34,000 people.
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack of an internet application on its network has exposed the personal health information of about 34,000 people.
A grim tally soars: More than 50,000 overdose deaths in US
More than 50,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, the most ever.
More than 50,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, the most ever.
U.S. life expectancy falls, as many kinds of death increase
NEW YORK (AP) — A decades-long trend of rising life expectancy in the U.S. could be ending: It declined last year and it is no better than it was four years ago. In most of the years since World War II, life expectancy in the U.S. has inched up, thanks to medical advances, public health campaigns and better nutrition and education.
NEW YORK (AP) — A decades-long trend of rising life expectancy in the U.S. could be ending: It declined last year and it is no better than it was four years ago. In most of the years since World War II, life expectancy in the U.S. has inched up, thanks to medical advances, public health campaigns and better nutrition and education.
Doctor shares 5 tips to avoid catching a flu/cold virus
Navigating cold and flu season can be tricky, because you’re surrounded by germs and sick people.
Navigating cold and flu season can be tricky, because you’re surrounded by germs and sick people.
Surgeon General sounding alarm on teens' use of e-cigarettes
The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation's youth.
The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation's youth.
'Doctor Shopping': The growing phenomenon that's contributing to prescription drug abuse
It’s estimated that one person dies every 20-minutes from a drug overdose. That’s more than car accidents.
It’s estimated that one person dies every 20-minutes from a drug overdose. That’s more than car accidents.
1,300 slides recalled because of amputation hazard
Playworld Systems Inc. is recalling 1,300 slides that are used in school and municipal playgrounds after a defect caused two finger amputations in children.
Playworld Systems Inc. is recalling 1,300 slides that are used in school and municipal playgrounds after a defect caused two finger amputations in children.
National Steak and Poultry recalls nearly 2M pounds of chicken
After initially recalling 17,349 pounds of chicken, Oklahoma-based National Steak and Poultry has expanded its announcement to include an additional 1,976,089 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken that may be undercooked.
After initially recalling 17,349 pounds of chicken, Oklahoma-based National Steak and Poultry has expanded its announcement to include an additional 1,976,089 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken that may be undercooked.