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People with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia or restless leg syndrome may have a poorer recovery after a stroke and higher risk of a second stroke, according to a review of existing research.

Drinking water supplies for more than six million Americans contain unsafe levels of industrial chemicals that have been linked to cancer and other serious health problems, a U.S. study suggests.

Volunteer work may be good for your mental wellbeing, but only after age 40, according to a new study.

More than half of newborn babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at heightened risk of disease and death, the United Nations' children's agency said on Friday, highlighting sub-Saharan Africa as an area of concern.

Four countries are most at risk from a Zika outbreak as a result of travel related to the Rio Olympics and Paralympic Games, a U.S. health agency said on Wednesday.

Want to sign up to be an organ donor via your iOS device? That's easily achievable when iOS 10 arrives later this fall.

A groundbreaking new study has revealed found that women who go to church at least once a week have a lower risk of suicide than women who never attend a service, prompting researchers to suggest that "religion and spirituality may be an underappreciated resource that psychiatrists and clinicians could explore with their patients."

Fancy seeing an Iron Man suit soon? Perhaps not quite, but at least a new generation of electrostatic sheets known as the Electroadhesive Clutch will be able to be used in a new range of exoskeletons that are lighter and more energy efficient than ever before.

Now that summer is here, families will surely be flocking to beaches, water parks and resorts to make the most out of their vacation. But, to make sure that you'll have a safe and worry-free vacation, make sure to follow these swimming safety tips from the experts.

Updated sleep recommendations for children and teens point to the benefits of getting enough sleep and the dangers of getting too little.

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it will convene experts next week to discuss the Zika outbreak, including its impact on the Rio Olympics, as new research suggests only a slight risk that more tourists will be infected at the Games.

Dr. Henry Heimlich, the 96-year-old Cincinnati surgeon credited with inventing the lifesaving technique named for him, used it for the first time this week to save a fellow senior center resident who was choking on a hamburger, a center spokesman said on Friday.

U.S. researchers are estimating a wide range of potential risk for the birth defect microcephaly following Zika infection in the mother, putting the figure at anywhere between 1 percent and 13 percent, according to newly-released findings.

Infants exposed to higher levels of vehicular air pollution more often have problems later on in the small airways near the edges of their lungs, according to a new study.

Women who attend religious services frequently may live longer than women who don't, new research suggests.

In an amazing story of selflessness, compassion and faith, a California doctor donated her kidney on behalf of her patient's son despite her cultural beliefs and the possibility of long-term health challenges.

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official said Monday the Zika virus is tied to more birth defects than the genetic abnormalities-related microcephaly, and the mosquitoes that can carry it are present in 30 U.S. states. Doctors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health appeared before White House reporters Monday to press their case for Congress to approve $1.9 billion in emergency funding to fight the virus.

Crucifixion, a method of slow and painful fatal execution in which a victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden beam and left to hang for several days until eventual death from exhaustion and asphyxiation, was thought to be invented by the Persians in 300 B.C., and perfected by the Romans in 100 BC. Millions of Christians this Easter weekend will be thinking about the pain to Jesus Christ from dying on the Cross.

The start of daylight saving time is on Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 am (PST). This means the time will "spring forward" an hour to add more daylight to our days -- but also lose a precious hour of our sleep. Now, here's what you need to know about Daylight savings time history and health tips.

Zika, a mosquito-borne virus, is now causing worldwide concern because of its harmful effects on babies and pregnant women. Health experts are now finding solution to treat the disease and prevent possible outbreak. So far, the virus has been spread over at least 24 countries around the world

Rare Disease Day is being observed in special ways on Feb. 29 during Leap Year to raise awareness about the variety of more uncommon medical conditions that affect one in 10 Americans. The National Institutes of Health defines a rare disease as any that affects less than 200,000 people at a given time. Nearly 7,000 rare diseases currently affect nearly 30 million Americans.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that there is a sharp increase in Zika virus cases in Puerto Rico. From a single case involving an 80-year old year, there are now more than 30 confirmed patients by the end of January. Now, we'll you give an information about how to detect Zika virus disease and how to treat it.

Most of the foods we eat rot in just a couple of days or weeks, but that is not the case for McDonald's French fries and chicken nuggets. A woman in Alaska posted a photo of a Happy Meal on Facebook that she bought six years ago. However, the meal looks like it was served today. The photo has gone viral on social, and most of the people who saw the photo call for healthier food choices.

Religious people are happier, but more anxious, according to new figures released by United Kingdom-based Office for National Statistics in its annual "well-being" research program that measures the emotional contentment of British people. The survey asks citizens to rate their lives on a scale of 0 to 10.

Brazil's top health official said on Monday that the Zika virus outbreak is proving to be worse than believed because most cases show no symptoms, but improved testing should allow the country to get a better grip on the burgeoning public health crisis.