Dog’s “cancer” turns out to be 4 chewed-up teddy bears
A family in England got a pleasant surprise after taking their dog to the vet. They were worried that the 8-year-old St. Bernard named Maisy had cancer. But when veterinarians got Maisy into the operating room, they made a surprising discovery: it wasn’t cancer at all, but actually four chewed-up teddy bears she’d swallowed. Initially, More...
Michael Phelps opens up about depression, says he thought about killing himself after Olympics
When you think of Michael Phelps, you probably picture him celebrating in the pool after shattering a world record, or standing victorious on top of an Olympic podium holding a gold medal up to the cameras. More...
Americans waste nearly a pound of food each per day, study finds
Every day in the United States, consumers throw out nearly a pound of food each, according to new research. In a surprising finding, the report also showed a link between quality of diet and food waste: the More...
Alfie Evans parents meet Pope Francis, who backs fight to keep terminally ill Great Britain child alive
VATICAN CITY — The father of a terminally ill British toddler met Wednesday with Pope Francis and begged him to make another bid for his son’s life, after an appeals court ruled that the child cannot More...
Three-time cancer survivor finishes Boston Marathon 13 hours after start
On April 16, as runners from across the globe were braving freezing rain to run the Boston Marathon, and former Olympian Desi Linden was on her way to becoming the first American woman in 33 years to win the More...
In a medical first, man gets 2nd face transplant
LONDON — In a medical first, a French surgeon says he has performed a second face transplant on the same patient. The man is now said to be doing well and even spent a recent weekend in Brittany. Dr. Laurent More...
Former White House chef Sam Kass wants you to “Eat a Little Better”
Former White House chef Sam Kass is on a mission to help Americans eat better. Kass served as a personal chef to the Obama family and senior adviser for nutrition policy in the administration. While in the White More...
British court rules against parents seeking treatment for terminally ill son
LONDON — Britain’s Court of Appeal ruled Monday against the parents of a terminally ill toddler who sought permission to take him to Italy for medical treatment that lower U.K. courts blocked in More...
Can all the money in the world beat cancer?
Curing your child’s disease at any cost is a promise not a lot of parents are in a position to make. Tracy Smith introduces us to a couple who are determined to give it their all: From the looks of it, More...
Energy drink sales to minors could be banned in South Carolina
South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a ban on the sale of energy drinks to minors after a deadly incident linked to high amounts of caffeine. Since 2012, it’s estimated that at least 2,200 Americans More...
