Health

An 11-year-old boy in Georgia has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season after kicking cancer in less than a year. 

A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.

A 13-year-old boy who lost both his parents is now struggling as his need for a kidney donor increases.

According to the study at the National Institutes of Health, higher breast cancer risk was associated with hair dye use, and the effects appeared to be stronger in African American women—particularly those who are frequent users of the dyes and chemical straighteners.

A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.

A drug that curbs delusions in Parkinson's patients did the same for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a study that was stopped early because the benefit seemed clear.

A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.

Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.

Federal health officials have updated a food safety alert regarding an E. coli outbreak linked to a romaine lettuce harvest in California that has now reportedly infected 102 people in 23 states. 

Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.

Jason Wickline says he had to lose everything before finally deciding to beat his addiction and committing fully to recovery, and his story went viral after he shared images of his transformation on social media.

A history of sports-related concussions may increase high school athletes' risk of suicide, according to new research out of the University of Texas School of Public Health.

Fuji Food Products, Inc. has announced a recall of its ready-to-eat sushi.

Relatives say the organs of Colton Williams, who was reportedly killed by his father accidentally on a hunting trip, helped save the lives of three people.

Matteo Lambert has ran 120 miles in 35 races across the U.S. and Canada and raised $65,500 for children with cancer.

A warning for make-up lovers.

Report shows U.S. birth rates fell for the fourth straight year, to lowest in decades.

Prediabetes, the condition which ultimately leads to type 2 diabetes if not managed, is on the rise among American youth, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics Monday.