"Star Trek" legend Leonard Nimoy once described himself as an "Olympic championship smoker." When he was diagnosed with Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease last year it had been 30 years since...
Acetaminophen is the most common drug in America, found in 600-plus medications. If taken correctly, it's generally safe and effective. But people mistakenly overdose on the product, which can lead...
The FDA released a warning this week about possible contamination risks involved with specialized endoscopes after seven people became infected with an antibiotic resistant bacteria after undergoing procedures at a...
You don't have to look your age. Restore your youthful glow through facial rejuvenation. Here, we review the most common surgical and nonsurgical options.
A new study out of Utah recommends physicians continue to induce labor for mothers who are under medical duress. Despite previous claims that inducing labor might increase the likelihood of...
Measles is back in the United States. More than one hundred cases of the illness are now confirmed, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say they are "very...
According to a recent study, the risk of broken bones increases in both weigh gain and loss in older women. The findings challenge the belief that weight gain shields older...
Louisa Stark, the director of the Genetic Science Learning Center, has been awarded the Genetics Society of America's Elizabeth W. Jones Award for Excellence in Education.
Acorns, although less common on the table, are an ecologically friendly and sustainable food source. Check out these tips and recipes for harvesting and cooking acorns.
The Medical Intensive Care Unit transformed into a wedding chapel Wednesday night, complete with fresh flowers, pink decorations and teary-eyed guests.
For every mile driven, elderly drivers pose a higher risk for being involved in a collision. Here's what you can do to help your loved one decide when it's time...