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We love our dogs for companionship, but a new study looked at more than 180,000 people between the ages of 40 and 85 who had previously suffered a heart attack or stroke.

For more than 30 years, Operation Christmas Child has provided shoeboxes with gifts in them for over 168 million kids in over 100 countries.

Fewer mothers are choosing to take opioids after their c-sections, data from the Cleveland Clinic shows.

In fact, several studies link heart attacks to the day after a heavy snowfall. So we need to take shoveling seriously. That means have a game plan before you step outside.

Earbuds have become an everyday accessory. Everywhere you look it seems like somebody is wearing them. But doctors are warning to be cautious; don't leave them in for too long because it could be trouble. 

As the winter doldrums creep into your life as cold temperatures settle in, you may find yourself showcasing more symptoms of depression and anxiety. For people in the northern states, we call that seasonal affective disorder or SAD.

What does your Halloween costume choice say about you? Actually, quite a lot.

We are getting healthy for the holidays because we know when Halloween comes around, we start eating the kids' candy and we just can't stop.

Ever wonder how baseball players find time to sleep during the busy schedule professional athletes live? Well, a doctor at the Henry Ford Center for Sleep Disorders helps by sending one team sleep schedules and individualized plans for certain players. Her main focus has been The Washington Nationals, who are playing in the World Series tonight

If you find yourself digging into the Halloween treats a little early, a recent study suggests it may be wise to snag the dark chocolate pieces for yourself. 

Doctors recommend other measurements to give you a bigger view of your overall health. That includes scans of blood pressure and cholesterol.