Health

A young boy waiting for a new heart will have to spend another holiday in the hospital, so he is asking for Christmas cards to make his room a little more cheerful.

A 13-year-old boy who lost both his parents is now struggling as his need for a kidney donor increases.

A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A flesh-eating bacteria linked to the use of black tar heroin has killed at least seven people over the past two months in San Diego County, authorities said.

A British lesbian couple has become the first in the world to carry a baby in both their wombs.

Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.

Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.

Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners could have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, scientists at the National Institutes of Health found in a study published Wednesday. 

Country music star and marijuana lover Willie Nelson said he has stopped smoking to take better care of himself.

Jason Wickline says he had to lose everything before finally deciding to beat his addiction and committing fully to recovery, and his story went viral after he shared images of his transformation on social media.

A history of sports-related concussions may increase high school athletes' risk of suicide, according to new research out of the University of Texas School of Public Health.