RALEIGH, N.C. — If you’re anything like me, you’ve awakened this morning to discover a belly shaped into a half-globe by a month’s worth of eggnog and gravy, seized by a...
It helps with muscle strength
ORLANDO — Michelle Brusseau was only 16 years old when she had a massive stroke. A blood vessel tore in her brain and took away her ability ...
Indoor allergens strike in winter
It’s cold and flu season, but if you have the sniffles and feel exhausted, the culprit might not be a germ.
When was the last time you d...
Study shows change in trend
CHICAGO — Asthma rates in U.S. children have quieted down after a decades-long increase, a government study found, and researchers are trying ...
The American College of Sports Medicine says 25,000 people sprain their ankles every day in the United States. Some of those injuries recover over time on their own — or...
Some people head into the holiday season with full stomachs, full hearts and families at their sides. For them, the idea of loneliness may seem far away.
But there are o...
Boy learns to talk with new voice box
Grant Hasse was born with two very rare conditions — one that's usually fatal, the other that should have left him unable to talk.
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When it comes to fighting disease and promoting good health, cruise ships don't usually spring to mind. But with more than 20 million people taking cruises every year, s...
Health experts say it's important to get your daily dose of vitamin D.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says vitamin D may help prevent osteoporosis.
The European F...
Allergens prevalent when furnaces kick on
Some people may feel relieved as pollen season ends, but they could encounter an equally irritable threat to their sinuses in th...
