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A new generation of baby monitors lets new parents track their child's heartbeat and other vital signs. But they're not health devices, a pediatrician warns, and could give a false sense of security.

Scientists studying HIV and Ebola have noticed another virus hitching along for the ride in some blood samples. Now they're trying to figure out whether the lurker helps the body fend off disease.

For children with physical disabilities, weight gain is sometimes an issue, as exercise isn’t always an option. Dr. Keith-Thomas Ayoob, the director of…

A study of Social Security and tax records says poor people live longer in some cities than in others, and it's not clear why.

Health News HeadlinesThe fight against Ebola continuesU.S. scientists in pursuit of testing Ebola vaccines are having difficulties gathering samples of…

That's the view of Michael Elliott, head of Bono's anti-poverty group One and a delegate to Davos, where leaders and activists are gathering this week to hash out solutions to the world's ills.

Dr. David Flockhart of Indiana University School of Medicine, a frequent guest on our show, joins us again to share his recent story of cancer. Unlike…

Peter Walsh is an expert on getting rid of clutter. Yet, for those who hold on to their mess, he says it’s never really about the stuff: there is an…

The FDA had previously halted the roll out of rules requiring chain restaurants and other food establishments to post calories on menus. Now, the agency says the rules will be in place by May 2018.

As cases of coronavirus spread across the Midwest, we know there are lots of questions about it -- including how to avoid getting sick. We also know…