Stepping on the scale can be scary. But we can't ignore the number it shows

Stepping on the scale can be scary. But we can't ignore the number it shows

Doctors tell us we need to know our numbers, and one of those numbers is how much we weigh. But what if you just can't bring yourself to step on that scale? 

Doctors tell us we need to know our numbers, and one of those numbers is how much we weigh. But what if you just can't bring yourself to step on that scale? 

Researchers develop smartphone app to detect ear infections at home

Researchers develop smartphone app to detect ear infections at home

Researchers have created a way for a smartphone to "hear" a warning sign of ear infections by using vibrations to detect fluid buildup behind the eardrum.

Researchers have created a way for a smartphone to "hear" a warning sign of ear infections by using vibrations to detect fluid buildup behind the eardrum.

FDA recalls certain tattoo inks for bacterial contamination

FDA recalls certain tattoo inks for bacterial contamination

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for certain tattoo inks because they are contaminated with bacteria.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for certain tattoo inks because they are contaminated with bacteria.

Recognizing signs of a stroke when every second counts

Recognizing signs of a stroke when every second counts

Two famous men in entertainment both died in their early 50s after suffering a stroke - actor Luke Perry and acclaimed director John Singleton.     Many said they were too young to have a stroke, but doctors say, that’s just not true. 

Two famous men in entertainment both died in their early 50s after suffering a stroke - actor Luke Perry and acclaimed director John Singleton.     Many said they were too young to have a stroke, but doctors say, that’s just not true. 

Recognizing signs of a stroke when every second counts
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Recognizing signs of a stroke when every second counts

Two famous men in entertainment both died in their early 50s after suffering a stroke - actor Luke Perry and acclaimed director John Singleton. Many said they were too young to have a stroke, but doctors say, that's just not true.

Two famous men in entertainment both died in their early 50s after suffering a stroke - actor Luke Perry and acclaimed director John Singleton. Many said they were too young to have a stroke, but doctors say, that's just not true.

Study: Deadly 'flesh-eating' genital infection linked to certain diabetes medication

Study: Deadly 'flesh-eating' genital infection linked to certain diabetes medication

Deadly ties between a type of diabetes medication and a life threatening flesh-eating infection have surfaced in a new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

Deadly ties between a type of diabetes medication and a life threatening flesh-eating infection have surfaced in a new report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

US birth rate hits new low, fewest babies born in 32 years

US birth rate hits new low, fewest babies born in 32 years

America's baby bust isn't over. The nation's birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years.

America's baby bust isn't over. The nation's birth rates last year reached record lows for women in their teens and 20s, a government report shows, leading to the fewest babies in 32 years.

The Doctor Is In: Stroke in younger adults

The Doctor Is In: Stroke in younger adults

 While most people who suffer a stroke are over the age of 65, doctors say they've seen an uptick in the number of stroke cases in younger people.   

 While most people who suffer a stroke are over the age of 65, doctors say they've seen an uptick in the number of stroke cases in younger people.   

Michigan Senate OKs ban on abortion procedure; gov to veto

Michigan Senate OKs ban on abortion procedure; gov to veto

Michigan's Republican-led Senate voted Tuesday to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure, pushing ahead with legislation Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will veto.

Michigan's Republican-led Senate voted Tuesday to ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure, pushing ahead with legislation Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will veto.

States bring price fixing suit against generic drug makers

States bring price fixing suit against generic drug makers

Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions.

Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions.

A growing number of states call porn a public health crisis

A growing number of states call porn a public health crisis

More than a dozen states have moved to declare pornography a public health crisis, raising concerns among some experts who say the label goes too far and carries its own risks.

More than a dozen states have moved to declare pornography a public health crisis, raising concerns among some experts who say the label goes too far and carries its own risks.