Indiana teen pleads guilty to murdering pregnant cheerleader
An Indiana teenager pleaded guilty to killing a high school cheerleader who was pregnant with their child.
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Lifestyle changes improve cognition in people at risk for Alzheimer's
A new study finds personalized lifestyle interventions not only stopped cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer's, but actually increased their memory and thinking skills within 18 months.
Woman awake during livestreamed brain surgery
The thought of having to undergo brain surgery is scary, but imagine having the procedure done while you're still awake ... all while it's being livestreamed on Facebook.
Spy stole ISIS leader Baghdadi's underwear for DNA test, Kurds say
A spy for Kurdish forces in Syria stole Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's underwear in order to obtain a DNA sample of the ISIS leader and help lead the US military to his location, Kurdish officials have claimed.
Woman fakes pregnancy to avoid excess baggage fees
Many travelers get creative with packing, whether it's sitting on your suitcase to try to get it to shut or arriving at the airport wearing three coats.
Narcissism and your health
An anthem for narcissism was immortalized in Carly Simon's 1972 hit song, "You're So Vain."
Retired doctor, 67, gives birth in China
A 67-year-old retired doctor has given birth in China -- potentially making her the country's oldest new mother.
Facebook launches new health tool
Facebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex.
Study: Pediatricians find it difficult talking about guns
Talking about guns can be difficult, even for physicians.
What makes soda so addictive?
Slashing soft drinks from your diet is a quick way to improve your health and lose weight -- that much you probably already know.
Pediatricians endorse weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgery has traditionally been viewed as a procedure for adults with severe obesity who haven't been able to lose weight or keep it off. Now, pediatricians are calling for it to be more accessible for children and teens with severe obesity too.
States passed a flurry of new abortion restrictions this year
Abortion regulations were in the news earlier this year, with highly restrictive state bans making national headlines. Republican-leaning states, emboldened by the conservative-majority Supreme Court and efforts by the Trump administration to
Somali refugee just became director of Seattle clinic
Dr. Anisa Ibrahim was 5 years old when her life was uprooted by the grisly consequences of a gruesome civil war.
Alzheimer's risk may be 75% higher for people who eat trans fats
People with higher levels of trans fats in their blood may be 50% to 75% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia from any cause, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.
Suspect whose alleged crime sparked Hong Kong protests walks free
Protests in Hong Kong have affected everything from esports and the NBA to arguments about free speech on Australian university campuses and the US-China trade war. Chinese
Take blood pressure medicine in evening, study urges
You may want to take your blood pressure medicine at bedtime rather than when you get up in the morning, according to a study published Tuesday in the European Heart Journal.
Drugmaker to seek FDA approval for Alzheimer's treatment
In an unexpected reversal, pharmaceutical giant Biogen said it will pursue US Food and Drug Administration approval for aducanumab, an experimental treatment for early Alzheimer's disease, Biogen and its Japanese partner Eisai announced on Tuesday.
Baby born by candlelight in laundry room during Texas tornado
Every birth story is one parents love to tell over and over, but Sekani's is truly unique.
New gene editing technology could correct 89% of genetic defects
Scientists have developed a new gene-editing technology that could potentially correct up to 89% of genetic defects, including those that cause diseases like sickle cell anemia.
Ginsburg says she never stopped working out during cancer treatment
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg told an audience in California on Monday that even after she was diagnosed for the fourth time with cancer, she never stopped working out, although she couldn't always complete her full routine.
Shay Mitchell gives birth to first child
Shay Mitchell is now a pretty little mama.
How to avoid toxic metals in your baby's food (and yours)
Upset by reports that up to 95% of baby food contains one or more toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury?
Florida school officials save student's life
M.J. Crumity was just an ordinary eighth-grade boy playing dodgeball in his gym class in Florida on October 1 when his pacemaker quit working. What happened next was extraordinary.
Steroid injections may cause more long-term harm than thought
Doctors and patients should beware if they're hoping to use steroid injections to relieve the pain associated with osteoarthritis.
