Boy who survived cancer got his wish when the pope kissed him
An Ohio family got a miracle this Holy Week: Pope Francis granted their son's wish with a papal kiss.
Health
SIDS may have genetic basis, study suggests
Sudden infant death syndrome -- long regarded as an unexplained phenomenon affecting apparently healthy children under 1 -- may have a genetic basis in some cases, a new study suggests.
Trump travel ban hinders man's lifesaving surgery
President Donald Trump's travel ban is throwing up road blocks for a US citizen who needs a bone marrow transplant that could save his life.
David Shulkin out, Ronny Jackson in as VA secretary
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will replace his Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin with Ronny Jackson, who currently serves as physician to the President.
First case of super-resistant gonorrhea reported
Public Health England is investigating the case of a UK man infected with a multidrug-resistant form of gonorrhea.
Ireland announces date for abortion referendum
Ireland will hold a referendum on whether abortion should be legalized on May 25, Irish Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy announced Wednesday.
Study: Rubber duckies are full of bacteria
A new study confirms what parents already know: the inside of a rubber ducky is gross.
Male birth control pill one step closer to reality, researchers say
For decades, birth control pills have exclusively been used by women. But a male birth control pill that is both safe and effective may be on the horizon, according to a new study.
Are the things you eat linked to cancer?
Besides the usual suspects we worry about when it comes to our diets, should cancer be something we should add to our list of food worries?
Hormone replacement may fight belly fat, study says
If you're a "woman of a certain age," you might have wondered: Where did this belly fat come from? You're eating and exercising no differently than you did before menopause struck, but suddenly, your tummy has ballooned.
Some Aetna customers will see lower drug prices
Health insurer Aetna announced Tuesday it would pass along to consumers the rebates it receives from drug manufacturers, starting January 1. This will apply to about 3 million customers enrolled in a certain type of job-based insurance coverage.
More than 4,000 eggs, embryos lost in fertility tank failure
An Ohio fertility clinic says more than 4,000 eggs and embryos were affected by a freezer malfunction, double the number previously thought -- and that it's unlikely any of them are viable.
Phelps: Do more to help athletes struggling with depression
The most decorated Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps rewrote sports history.
Bread's crust not more nutritious than the rest
Are we doing our kids a a nutritional disservice by tossing their sandwich crusts in the garbage when they protest eating them?
Prince had 'exceedingly high' concentration of fentanyl in his body when he died
A toxicology report from Prince's autopsy has provided a more detailed picture of the cause of the singer's death.
Gold medalist Missy Franklin opens up about depression
Moments of glory for Olympic athletes are flashed around the word for all to see and share. But there's a counterpoint to the shock and awe of the photo finish or the podium wave -- when the adrenalin rush has gone and you're left dealing with the humdrum of everyday life.
Medicare drug prices soar at 10 times rate of inflation, report says
The prices of the 20 most commonly prescribed brand-name drugs for seniors have risen nearly 10 times more than the annual rate of inflation over the past five years, according to a congressional report released Monday.
11,000 years ago, our ancestors survived abrupt climate change
Imagine if, instead of heat this summer, we were faced with a sudden, dramatic cold front that lasted the next 100 years. That is what our hunter-gatherer ancestors lived through 11,000 years ago.
Arianna Huffington wants to help fix our 'culture of burnout'
Arianna Huffington is one of the most influential women in media, but today she defines herself as a wellness guru and a so-called "sleep evangelist."
Children with autism less likely to be fully vaccinated, study finds
Children with autism spectrum disorder are significantly less likely to be fully vaccinated than children unaffected by autism, new research finds. And the same is true of their younger sisters and brothers.
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Are you trying to lose weight? Follow these 6 proven strategies to reduce your weight and boost your health.
Bill Gates to Nigerian leaders: 'Face facts' so they can progress
Bill Gates traveled to Nigeria to publicly give its leaders some tough talk. It was a highly unusual move but the tech billionaire believes the country is facing a critical moment.
76% of sports sponsorships tied to junk food, study says
Cheering on your favorite sports team and snacking on junk food often go hand in hand in the United States, but a new study sheds light on just how intertwined sports and unhealthy foods really are.
10 superfoods for spring
Spring is in the air! Find out which foods to eat so you can feel your best.
