Youth football coach arrested in Florida woman's 1981 murder
Tim Slaten never lost hope that his mother's killer would be caught. But the last person he suspected of committing the crime was his youth football coach.
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New details on diplomat's mysterious brain injury
Doctors shared details Thursday about what happened to the brain of one diplomat who may be a victim of the so-called sonic attacks that have impacted dozens of people in Cuba and China.
Visit museums or art galleries and you may live longer
A trip to the theater, museum or art gallery could help you live longer. And the more often you get that culture fix the better, a new study suggests.
Scientists make advancement in breast cancer drugs
Two new drugs for advanced HER2-positive breast cancer were tested in separate studies, and scientists say they've made progress in the development of new treatment options.
Hospital costs for treating newborns in opioid withdrawal jumps
The cost of treatment for infants in US hospitals who had been exposed to opioids rose by more than $250 million over four years, according to a study published Monday.
Feds charge woman in 'birth tourism' scam
A woman who ran a "birth tourism" operation was released from jail Monday after a federal judge gave her the lightest sentence possible. Now she faces deportation.
Ex-concierge who killed 2 Boston doctors gets life in prison
A man who left a couple dead in pools of blood in their Boston penthouse heard his punishment Friday by video conference, preemptively banished from the courtroom after his earlier outbursts in the stunning double-murder case.
'Magic mushroom' ingredient could be used to treat depression
"Magic mushrooms" may have moved one step closer to becoming a treatment for depression.
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern has surgery for brain hemorrhage
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern underwent emergency surgery Thursday after a sudden brain hemorrhage, the professional basketball league said in a statement.
'Holiday heart syndrome': What is it and how to avoid it
'Tis the season of holiday parties, powered by fatty, salty hors d'oeuvres with plenty of booze to wash them down.
Senate confirms Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner
The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Stephen Hahn to be the next commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration. The Senate vote was 72 to 18.
Dallas children's hospital relocates 28 patients after tests find mold
Children's Medical Center Dallas last week relocated 28 patients after routine air tests showed higher-than-normal levels of Aspergillus and Penicillium molds, according to Virginia Hock, a Children's Health spokesperson.
Athletes have healthier brains that can hear better, study says
Listen closely: Can you hear that noisy static in your brain?
Dentist filmed riding hoverboard while extracting patient's tooth
As Veronica Wilhelm lay sedated in a dental chair, her dentist was being filmed riding a hoverboard while he extracted her tooth.
Brutal death described in case of double murder of Boston doctors
The man accused of killing two doctors in their Boston penthouse told police he was having an affair with one and killed the other in self-defense, according to a recording played at his trial Thursday.
SpaceX to launch genetically enhanced 'mighty mice' to ISS
Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX, launched a spacecraft loaded with 5,700 pounds of supplies — including a group of genetically enhanced 'mighty mice' — to the International Space Station on Thursday.
Scientists say a once-a-month birth control pill works on pigs
Scientists say they have made a breakthrough on developing a contraceptive pill that only needs to be taken once a month.
Study: Reduce cholesterol earlier to prevent heart problems
To prevent heart problems later in life, people 45 and younger with higher levels of bad cholesterol might want to change their eating and exercise habits, or even talk to their doctor about medications such as statins, a new study says.
Mold infestation spurs lawsuit against Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle Children's Hospital knew for years that a mold infestation in its facilities could be related to its air-handling system, but "engaged in a cover-up" that sickened many patients and resulted in the deaths of six children, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Monday.
Warming temperatures put women at risk of giving birth early
Women are at risk of giving birth early due to warmer temperatures brought on by the climate crisis, a new study finds.
Movie theater evacuates over package of 'highly contagious' urine
A Friday night at the movies ended abruptly when urine samples labeled "highly contagious" were delivered to the wrong address.
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery
A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.
Construction worker in China had tapeworms in his brain
A 46-year-old construction worker in China suffering from seizures turned out to have tapeworms in his brain -- suspected to be the result of eating undercooked meat.
Utah gov proposes statewide ban on conversion therapy for minors
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Tuesday proposed a rule banning conversion therapy for minors in the state.
