Health

February 5, 2018 8:40 PM

Lethal pneumonia outbreak caused by low chlorine in Flint water

Two new studies confirm that an outbreak of deadly Legionnaires' disease in Flint, Mich., was caused by the city's water crisis in 2014 and 2015.

by Rebecca Hersher

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February 5, 2018 11:28 AM

Health Dept.: Flu is still spreading, so get a shot if you haven't

Minnesota health officials say influenza continues to spread, and people who have not been vaccinated against the flu should still do so.

by Mark Zdechlik

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February 5, 2018 6:31 AM

Screen addiction among teens: Is there such a thing?

The psychiatric profession is still divided, but there are treatment programs, apps and a new public campaign to address media overuse.

by Anya Kamenetz

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February 5, 2018 6:29 AM

Eating leafy greens daily may help keep minds sharp

Scientists are keen to figure out how diet influences aging, including brain health. A five-year study of healthy seniors found those who ate a serving or two of daily greens had less cognitive decline.

by Allison Aubrey

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February 5, 2018 6:05 AM

Not just boy and girl; more teens identify as transgender

Far more U.S. teens than previously thought are transgender or identify themselves using other nontraditional gender terms, with many rejecting the idea that girl and boy are the only options, new research suggests.

by The Associated Press

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February 3, 2018 12:50 PM

Gone with a shot? Hopeful new signs of relief for migraine sufferers

Novel migraine therapies could change how physicians treat these debilitating headaches. But they are likely to be expensive and the long-term side effects will not be known for some time.

by Lauren Gravitz

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February 3, 2018 11:08 AM

How to do a really good job washing your hands

A recent study gives thumbs up to the World Health Organization's 6-step plan. The problem is that lots of people -- including health workers -- fail to scrub.

by Maanvi Singh

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February 3, 2018 4:00 AM

Former 'Purple People Eater' raises awareness of what happens after football fame

Football hall-of-famer Carl Eller will be among the 66,000 fans watching Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. While he's in town, he's also helping to raise money and awareness for his fellow NFL retirees.

by Matt Sepic

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February 1, 2018 8:47 PM

New barking orders for documenting support animals before boarding planes

Airlines are clarifying their policies on emotional support animals, requiring more documentation about the need for the animal. Recently, a woman tried to board a flight with a peacock.

by David Schaper

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February 1, 2018 6:16 AM

Unnecessary medical care: More common than you might imagine

An analysis of insurance claims in Washington state found that in a single year more than 600,000 patients underwent testing and treatment they didn't need, at an estimated cost of $282 million.

by Marshall Allen

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