Health
Popular sugar substitute linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk
People who consume greater amounts of xylitol, a popular artificial sweetener, could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany revealed.
The biggest myths about a common women’s condition — and why it’s so difficult to diagnose
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a complex condition involving multiple interconnected body systems with symptoms that extend well beyond the ovaries and fertility.
Ladera Ranch childhood cancer mystery deepens after 20-year-old handwritten warning emerges
The ominous handwritten notes appeared on documents about the abandoning of a historical oil well below what is now Ladera Ranch in Orange County.
An old-school food habit is making a comeback — and killing people across several states
Over the past two weeks, 13 people in northeast Ohio have fallen ill after taking part in the outdoor activity, while 11 people were hospitalized in Montana last month.
Doctor shares PSA after waking up to a bat trying to ‘burrow’ into her mouth
“I reach up to my mouth … and then I touch something that is kind of slimy and a little hairy and cool,” she said.
Inside Tim Curry’s stroke that left him paralyzed and struggling to speak — as actor dies at 80
The legendary actor, known for playing unforgettable oddballs like Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” suffered a major stroke in 2012 that left him partially paralyzed.
Hayden Panettiere’s battle with addiction as actress dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere had shared candid details of the toll that addiction took on her health before her death on Sunday at age 36.
3 major myths about migraines — and the fastest ways to get over them
Here’s how to tell whether you’re dealing with a migraine from an ordinary headache, how to reduce your risk and the fastest ways to find relief.
Climbing stairs linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease
Climbing stairs is linked to a 39% lower risk of dying from heart disease and a 24% lower risk of death from any cause, a new study finds.
How to know if your teen is depressed or just moody — and a key warning sign to take seriously
Moodiness is often considered part of the teenage years, but for some adolescents, persistent irritability, withdrawal or changes in behavior may signal something deeper. Research shows that about 1 in 5 young Americans experiences clinical depression, yet the condition can be difficult for parents to recognize because symptoms often look different in teens than they do in adults.