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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.
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.
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.
Doctors at Children's National Medical Center have performed a surgery on an infant's airway, demonstrating the controversial procedure can saves lives.
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.
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.
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.
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.