US cancer death rate has fallen 33% since 1991, report says
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
The American Cancer Society credited the overall decline to less smoking, advances in treatment, and other factors. Still, one form of cancer has increased in recent years.
The radiologist says you have dense breasts. What does that mean?
You got your mammogram. Now, you've gotten a letter informing you that you have dense breast tissue. What does that mean? A breast cancer surgeon weighs in.
You got your mammogram. Now, you've gotten a letter informing you that you have dense breast tissue. What does that mean? A breast cancer surgeon weighs in.
Vehicle inventory could be increasing in 2023
If you’ve needed a vehicle in the last few years, you may have been out of luck. There was diminishing inventory, increased price tags, and skyrocketing interest rates.
If you’ve needed a vehicle in the last few years, you may have been out of luck. There was diminishing inventory, increased price tags, and skyrocketing interest rates.
Woman warns others how manicure may have given her cancer
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
A woman was shocked to discover she developed cancer beneath her nail. Even more shocking, her doctor believes it was caused by a trip to the nail salon.
Peyton Hillis is off ventilator, 'on road to recovery' after saving kids from drowning, girlfriend says
Hillis, 36, was reportedly at a beach in Pensacola, Florida when he saved his two children from drowning.
Hillis, 36, was reportedly at a beach in Pensacola, Florida when he saved his two children from drowning.
Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
New project highlights stories of Black mothers who survived near-fatal pregnancy, childbirth complications
A unique new project at Morehouse School of Medicine highlights the stories of Black women who have serious, sometimes life-threatening, pregnancy or childbirth complications.
A unique new project at Morehouse School of Medicine highlights the stories of Black women who have serious, sometimes life-threatening, pregnancy or childbirth complications.
Your lack of motivation to exercise may be influenced by gut bacteria, researchers say
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
A cure for peanut allergies? Study shows ‘promising results’
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Atlanta one of the 20 worst cities for bed bugs, Orkin says
Atlanta-based Orkin ranked the cities in which its exterminators performed the most bed bug treatments, and its home market was inside the top 20.
Atlanta-based Orkin ranked the cities in which its exterminators performed the most bed bug treatments, and its home market was inside the top 20.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
Child psychiatrist shares 4 common signs child, teen may be struggling with anxiety
Anxiety is common in children and teenagers. Psychiatrist Suvrat Bharagave shares 4 key signs your child may be experiencing anxiety and tips on when to get help.
Anxiety is common in children and teenagers. Psychiatrist Suvrat Bharagave shares 4 key signs your child may be experiencing anxiety and tips on when to get help.
Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves credit for controlling the outbreak?
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Fisher-Price again recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after nearly 100 infant deaths
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.