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A blast of chilly water may do the body good—but are the shivers worth it?

Doctors say this case is yet another sign that we need to be taking antibiotic resistance seriously.

A breast cancer awareness campaign went viral after a 38-year-old patient shared the image of 12 lemons, each showing a different sign of breast cancer, on social media.

Health officials in Ohio said nearly 50 people may have been exposed to tuberculosis (TB) in the neonatal intensive care unit at an Ohio hospital by a patient unaware of their diagnosis at the time.

Health officials say that a Marin County resident who worked out at a popular indoor group cycling gym has died of meningitis.

Doctors who specialize in conditions involving hormones need more training on how to treat people who are transgender, suggests a new study.

This is a cat-astrophe!

The newlyweds who lost their legs in the Boston Marathon bombings say they have found strength in the days since the tragedy through love from strangers and each other.

In just a few short weeks, 9-year-old Ciara Brills’ life has changed dramatically.

Dealing with even a single loved one battling cancer is tough for any family, but one in Georgia must now stay strong for a young mother and her 14-month-old daughter.

I know that expectant mothers have a lot on their minds as they prepare to welcome a baby, but I urge all mothers out there: please don't forget about the flu. A CDC study shows while the number of children getting vaccinated is on the rise, adults are still lacking in protection. For pregnant women, this could be a big problem.

No one wants to catch the flu, and the best line of defense is the seasonal influenza vaccine.

A next step for smart watches and fitness trackers?

Extremely obese teens who get surgery to help shed excess pounds may achieve long-term weight loss, but some may also face additional operations and vitamin deficiency, two new studies suggest.

It can almost certainly ease chronic pain and might help some people sleep, but it may also raise the risk of getting schizophrenia and trigger heart attacks.

After years of wait, veterans who had been exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina may now be able to receive a portion of government disability benefits totaling more than $2 billion.

A chance encounter with a doctor in the street saved a newlywed woman’s life after the eagle-eyed medic spotted a strange lump on her neck.

A teenager gave birth to a daughter on her kitchen floor — despite having no idea she was 39 weeks pregnant.

Travis Rieder spent more than four weeks in hospitals and nearly lost his foot after a van ran a stop sign and struck his motorcycle on Memorial Day weekend in 2015.

Here's some news that might surprise you: Body odor does not just come from the underarms; it can originate anywhere there are sebaceous (oil) and sweat glands—which includes the scalp, genitals, feet, and even nipples!