Cancer education
How far you went in school may affect your health. A new study says your education could determine your risk for cancer.
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Reduced risk?
Some good news for women who take the pill: A new study finds women on oral contraceptives have a lower risk of cancer.
Coma
Do you believe in miracles? An Oklahoma woman does after waking up from a coma. After being in a coma for a couple of weeks, Ryan Finley had to make a very difficult decision- to take his wife off of life support. After he did, he expected the worse. But Jill Finley didn't die, instead she woke up.
Scoliosis treatment
Scoliosis is a condition when the spine curves. It's usually seen in adolescents, but it can also happen in very young children. Now, a new surgery may offer a much better result for some of the youngest patients.
Spine injury
A Buffalo Bills football player in intensive care tonight after what's being called a catastrophic spinal cord injury. It happened in the season opener on Sunday against the Denver Broncos.
Back pain
If you've ever suffered from back pain, you know how debilitating it can be. It's a common cause of missed work and doctor's appointments, but there may be help. Some doctors in Illinois are using a traditional pain device in a new way to zap back pain.
Plantar Fasciitis
They're the only pair you have, so your feet can really suffer from daily wear and tear. A common problem for people who spend a lot of time on their feet is Plantar Fasciitis, and there are various ways one can seek relief from this painful condition.
Additives & children
It's been a debate for many years: Do food additives affect a child's behavior? The answer is yes, according to a new study.
Baby teeth
We all know how important having good teeth is, and doctors say baby teeth provide an important foundation for an adult smile. First you start with the baby toothbrush, but when should you take your child to the dentist for the first time?
Arthritis & cancer
Could arthritis in the knees actually be a pre-cursor to a certain kind of cancer? A new study says what's happening below the waist, could affect your lungs.
Childhood depression
New research brings alarming news about the number of children who are diagnosed with depression. The study suggests that a child getting diagnosed with bi-polar disorder is 40 times higher than it was just a decade ago.
Skinny genes
Can't fit into your jeans? You may want to blame your parents. Scientists have uncovered the "volume control" for a gene that controls fat.
Diabetes test
What if you could predict your chances of getting type 2 diabetes long before you're diagnosed? Researchers at UCLA say they've now discovered a way to do just that.
Triplets again
Six kids. Sounds like a handful. But what about having triplets? Twice?! An Ohio mother has defied the odds, giving birth to a second set of triplets. And even more amazing, they did so without the help of fertility treatments.
Neck surgery
New hope for people suffering from severe neck pain. Now painful neck bones can be replaced with the first ever metal implant to be approved by the FDA.
Asthma guidelines
Millions of adults and children in America suffer from asthma. In the past, the government has focused on treating the disease. Now that focus is turning to preventing attacks.
NOLA healthcare
It's been two years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and sent thousands packing. Many of those were healthcare workers. Now, help is rolling back into town.