Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds

New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.

What is Angelman syndrome? Colin Farrell opens up about 20-year-old son

Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.

Pain on the brain: Thinking too hard can actually hurt, a new study says

A new study published by the American Psychological Association finds that mental exertion may lead to negative feelings and frustration.

Tim Walz gets candid about IVF journey with wife
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Kamala Harris' VP pick Governor Tim Walz opens up about he and his wife's IVF journey while discussing health care freedom.

Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?

Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.

Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip

Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.

Here's how much exercise you need to offset the effects of sitting too much

A new study reveals that regular physical activity may significantly mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged sitting among adults.

Tongue-tie in babies may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, AAP says

A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery.

Stop & Shop reopens delis after temporary closure due to listeria outbreak

Stop & Shop temporarily closed all of its delis Friday for a deep cleaning following a federal recall of Boar's Head products spurred by a recent outbreak of listeria.

FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products

Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat: Here's what to know

The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.

Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation

Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants.