Lookalike disease
A 10-year-old boy in Utah is the latest person to contract an extremely rare genetic disorder. It's a disorder where all the people affected look amazingly alike.
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Birth announcement ban
A local hospital has become the latest to stop sending birth announcements to newspapers. It's an effort to prevent baby-nappings after a high-profile case was captured by another hospital's security cameras.
Key to survival
There is some good news today for people with a history of heart problems. A new study says fewer patients are dying during and after hospitalization for some heart attacks, thanks to improved medical treatment.
Remedy review
You've probably heard of even tried some home remedies to treat an ailment, like a cold or toothache. But can home remedies be effective?
Kids and cavities
This may come as a surprise to you. A new study finds more children are getting cavities now than ever before, and it's not in their permanent teeth, but in their baby teeth.
Coffee controversy
People have been begging for the answer to one question for ages: is coffee good or bad for your health?
Migraines or more?
Millions of people suffer from migraines in this country, and while there are ways to treat the pain, new research shows why prevention is even more important.
Alcohol and antioxidents
Studies have shown red wine can be good for your heart. Now, research finds alcoholic fruit drinks also have health benefits.
MS multiplying in women
Researchers are uncovering an alarming trend among the number of people who develop multiple sclerosis. The debilitating disease is more likely to strike women, but new research suggests the gap between women and men with MS has more than doubled.
Pedaling for Parkinson's
Muhammad Ali, Michael J. Fox and millions of other people around the world struggle with Parkinson's every day. Now, doctors say the best treatment for debilitating condition could be easy as riding.
Kicking for a cure
Tai Chi is a meditation exercise that's been practiced in China for 2,000. But now, Tai Chi is catching on here in the U.S., not just as a workout, but as a major health benefit.
Cancer check
In this country, more than 150,000 lives are lost each year to lung cancer. One reason is that lung cancer is difficult to detect in the early stages, but some researchers are hoping to change that, using a new technology.
The cutting edge
There is a brand, new technique out there that allows surgeons to replace hips without cutting patients muscles or ligaments. The result? No canes, no walkers and quicker recovery times -- sometimes within two weeks.
Home DNA test
Many people take tests at home. They promise to analyze your DNA and tell you if you're predisposed to certain diseases or conditions, but there are serious questions about whether these tests are all they're cracked up to be.
Botox for back pain
Botox is best known as a way to get rid of wrinkles, but now, it's being used to eliminate pain.
Diagnosing concussions
According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year hundreds of thousands of children suffer a concussion while playing sports. Now, a computer program is helping doctors take the guesswork out of diagnosing a concussion.
Heart health & flu shots
When you think about risk factors for a heart attack, you usually think about clogged arteries. Now, you'll want to add the flu to that list, according to new research.
Fight against arthritis
Many people use the supplement chondroitin to treat arthritis. It's been recommended by doctors for years, but now, a new study finds it may not provide much relief from the disease at all.
Botox branches out
Botox is popular for smoothing out wrinkles and lines in your face, and it's also being used to treat the neck area.
Whiter teeth
If you want a whiter, brighter smile, it may be as simple as changing your diet.