Girl, 6, celebrates cancer-free Christmas after 2-year leukemia battle

After 28 months of grueling treatment, Mia was able to ring the “end of treatment bell” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge last Tuesday.

Christmas Eve is the most common day of the year to suffer a heart attack. Here's why
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Data compiled by academics shows the most common day of the year to suffer a heart attack is Dec. 24, peaking at 10 p.m.. In the study conducted in Sweden, researchers looked at over 280,000 heart attacks taking place over 16 years.

Michigan anti-abortion group submits petition to outlaw abortion procedure

Michigan Values Life, an anti-abortion group has submitted a petition with almost 380,000 voter signatures to the state, in an effort to prohibit a second-trimester abortion procedure.

Going to museums, art galleries, concerts may help you live longer, study suggests

Going to museums, art galleries, concerts and the theater may have protective benefits for your health and ultimately help you live longer, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Wednesday.

Colorado teen, 18, severely brain-damaged after breast implant surgery gone wrong, family says

A Colorado teenager suffered cardiac arrest during a breast implant procedure in August and is now severely brain-damaged, according to her family, who filed a lawsuit against her plastic surgeon and nurse last week.

Deadly listeria outbreak across 5 states linked to hard-boiled eggs, CDC says

Seven people across five states have developed listeria infections, resulting in one death, and the CDC believes the outbreak stems from bulk hard-boiled eggs distributed to food service providers nationwide.

Air pollution is causing spikes in various illnesses such as depression, UTIs, sepsis and lung disease

A recent study by University College London (UCL) says that those exposed to higher levels of air pollution have a higher chance of experiencing depression leading to death by suicide. 

Heart transplant recipient has plenty to be grateful for this holiday season

After going to a string of appointments, James was finally told that he needed a heart transplant and it was dire that he do something soon.

Research finds eating nuts could help control long-term weight gain
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A new study from BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health found eating nuts in their raw form could help control a person's weight longterm.

Kids get break from therapy at Beaumont holiday party with airline pilots

Dozens of kids who are in physical and occupational therapy at Beaumont got a break from the doctor Friday at a special holiday party.

Recipes from nutritional guru Dr. Kellyann Petrucci

Nutritionist Dr. Kellyann Petrucci shares her advice on how to renew, refresh, and rejuvenate yourself before the holidays.