Hackers breach HealthCare.gov system, get data on 75,000

A government computer system that interacts with HealthCare.gov was hacked earlier this month, compromising the sensitive personal data of some 75,000 people, officials said Friday.

Identical Georgia twins change gender together

Jack and Jace Grafe feel like they're standing on the other side of something huge.

ACLU files complaint with Meijer after pharmacist refused to fill miscarriage drug

A woman says a Michigan pharmacist at Meijer refused to fill a prescription to help her complete a miscarriage, telling her it was against his religion but that he didn't believe her explanation

UAW-Ford sponsoring free mammograms Oct. 22-26

UAW Ford is offering free mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women in Metro Detroit.

Mayo Clinic sees hope in breast cancer vaccine

Treating breast cancer has long involved addressing two problems: eliminating cancer cells from the tumor and preventing the disease from returning. 

Mom goes to bed with suspected hangover, diagnosed with brain tumor

A 23-year-old Houston mom and nursing student, Christina Smith, went to bed one night with what she thought was a bad hangover.

Depression screenings should be routine part of health care

October is Depression Awareness Month, and serves as a reminder that clinical depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 16 million adults in the United States each year.

Cases of mysterious paralyzing illness reported in 22 states

U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.

Integrating mental health with physical health

Mental illness is an important topic to talk about, but it's easy to shy away from it.

Dr. Grekin explains excessive sweating treatment

We all sweat, but for some people, the sweating is excessive and seems to happen for no particular reason.

What is AFM? Health officials, parents describe the rare, polio-like virus

The number of cases of a rare polio-like virus are growing across the United States and six of those cases have been reported in Minnesota.

3 North Texas kids contract rare polio-like disease

The Centers for Disease Control is investigating a mysterious polio-like disorder that is on the rise across the nation and mainly affecting children.

The Doctor Is In: Beyond the Mammogram

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time women are reminded to get a mammogram.  However that's not the only option for breast cancer screening. 

Is the flu shot or nasal spray better to vaccinate kids?

According to the CDC, last year 180 pediatric deaths were reported due to influenza - and about 80 percent of them were in unvaccinated children.  

6 cases of rare polio-like illness confirmed in Minnesota

Six cases of a rare illness with polio-like symptoms have been confirmed in Minnesota, according to the Department of Health. It's the most cases of acute flaccid myelitis the state has ever seen.

Bullying prevention programs are available to let students come forward

Bully knows no boundaries. It can hurt anyone regardless of their gender, age, race or ethnicity - and now we're learning its impact can be long-lasting. 

Doctors: More ways to treat ADHD than ever

More kids are being diagnosed with ADHA in the U.S. than ever before, studies show, but one doctor explains why this statistic could bring comfort to parents. 

Michigan says opioid-related deaths continuing to rise

New numbers from the State of Michigan confirm opioid-related deaths are continuing to rise. State officials say opioid deaths jumped by about 9 percent last year.