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Every woman has experienced a bad hair day at some point. But for some women and men, a mysterious illness is causing them to lose all of their hair.
An innovation in dentistry can give you the smile you have always wanted in a snap - literally.
President Barack Obama is addressing concerns from the Latino community about swine flu.
We've all had sleepless nights, tossing and turning until the blaring alarm jolts us awake. But a new device promises to help you get a better night's sleep.
Up to 2 billion people could be infected by swine flu if the current outbreak turns into a pandemic lasting two years, the World Health Organization warned Thursday.
There were more signs Wednesday that those hardest-hit by swine flu are the young.
A lot of people spend hours working out, running or swimming to stay healthy. But researchers believe there's an easier way to extend your life - smiling.
Bubba and Lina may look harmless, but every year nearly 87,000 people are injured after they trip over their pets, according to a newly released Center for Diseas Control report.
Seventeen-year-olds will be able to buy the "morning-after" emergency contraceptive without a doctor's prescription, a decision that conservatives denounced as a blow to parental supervision of teens but that women's groups said represents sound science.
Tracy Schulenberg knows that organ donation is the gift of life. That's why the unemployed woman chose to donate a kidney to a complete stranger.
More than half-amillion people will have brain surgery this year, leaving behind large scars and long recovery times. But now some doctors are using the eyes as the gateway to the brain, making surgery much less invasive.
Having one's wisdom teeth removed is almost a rite of passage, but a new policy by the American Public Health Association questions the wisdom of pulling wisdom teeth, sparking controversy among dentists and oral surgeons.
Fight fat with fat? The newest obesity theory suggests we may one day be able to do just that.
Doctors at Children's National Medical Center have performed a surgery on an infant's airway, demonstrating the controversial procedure can saves lives.
A former Marine who received a hand transplant at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center last month says he can move his fingers.
E-Cigarettes, they're marketed as a way for smokers to get a nicotine fix without paying high taxes and facing bans on lighting up in public places. But there are new questions about safety.
Rashes, itching and an upset stomach are just a few signs of food allergies that sometimes go undiagnosed. A recent study says one section of the population is more likely to have a food allergy than others: black male children.
Women's rights groups are hailing a judge's ruling that requires the Food and Drug Administration to allow 17-year-olds over-the-counter access to the Plan B morning-after pill.
You may have seen the ads offering a free trial of the so-called miracle Acai berry. But beware, says the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
It's a controversial propopsal: compensating organ donors. Critics worry it amounts to paying for organs. But the National Kidney Foundation says its initiative could help 'end the wait' for thousands of patients in need.
Americans are being exposed to higher doses of radiation than ever before because of the increase in medical testing, a new report found.
A one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day present for those in need of the gift of life: the first-ever 12-way, three-city kidney swap.
A new clinic at Washington Hospital Center is raising awareness about what doctors are calling an enormous problem in the U.S.: sleep apnea.
Every year more than 300,000 people report getting concussions from sports. But experts say millions more likely go undiagnosed.
Families with autistic children sometimes face mountains of medical bills that they have trouble paying, but relief may be on its way. Maryland and Virginia are considering laws that would force insurance companies to cover the costs.
Listening to music is a cherished pastime for many, and now new research out of the University of Maryland shows it could also improve your health.
Federal officials say more than 125 products have been recalled in a salmonella & peanuts investigation that keeps getting bigger.
It has long been known that blacks have a harder time quitting smoking than caucasians. Now for the first time, scientists might know why.
Multiple Sclerosis, juvenile diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis are all autoimmune diseases that affect millions. But scientists now think nature might hold the key to a cure.
Is it better for your health to be thin and out of shape or overweight, but physically fit? The results of a new study might surprise you.
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