Browsing: Health

A California toddler is the first person in the world to receive gene therapy to treat his devastating disease. Three-year-old Oliver Chu was born with a…

Parkinson’s disease — which causes poor balance and stiff movement — affects an estimated 1 million Americans. That number is expected to rise by 20% in…

A mother in Washington has been charged with manslaughter for allegedly delaying life-saving medical care for her diabetic child. Lloydina McAllister’s 10-year-old daughter, who had Type…

For some families, the joy of a new baby comes with unexpected challenges: About 3% of US newborns — roughly 1 in 33 — have a…

Having practiced medicine for four decades, Dr. Marc Siegel knows the healing power of faith. Indeed, the Fox News senior medical analyst has always had miracles…

If you’re looking for another reason to appreciate your sister, here’s one with a scientific twist. Research suggests brothers may live longer when their sisters can…

A medication meant to lift spirits may be falling flat. New research suggests that an antidepressant commonly prescribed to children and teens may not be as…

Good news, ladies.  A new study suggests that a free, feel-good activity could help take the edge off menopause symptoms, including sleep struggles and mood swings. …

KINGSTON – Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October.…

A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said Friday the…