The health benefits of soccer aren't just for elite players facing off in the World Cup
Jul 6, 2018
During the World Cup, soccer enthusiasts wear their fanaticism on their sleeves, with good reason: Soccer is fun and good for you.
Jul 6, 2018
During the World Cup, soccer enthusiasts wear their fanaticism on their sleeves, with good reason: Soccer is fun and good for you.
Jul 6, 2018
Activism outside the classroom spurred nearly two decades of volunteer work for Karen Larimer.
Jun 29, 2018
California鈥檚 new law banning taxes on sugary drinks in the nation鈥檚 most populated state handed the beverage industry a major victory. Health advocates, however, say it鈥檚 a major defeat for the public鈥檚 well-being.
May 15, 2018
Kendra Plumley didn鈥檛 spend her childhood running around with other kids on her street, having friends over for sleepovers, or spending lazy summer days by the pool. When she was 21 months old, she had a heart transplant.
May 14, 2018
Women exposed to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to children who develop elevated blood pressure before age 10, according to a new study.
Feb 22, 2017
Children are far more likely than adults to get headaches when having a stroke, a new study suggests.
Feb 1, 2017
Parents of children with critical congenital heart defects are at high risk for mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, according to a new study.
Aug 22, 2016
Children and teens should consume less than 6 teaspoons of 鈥渁dded sugars鈥 a day and drink no more than 8 ounces of sugary beverages a week, according to the 色中色鈥檚 first-ever scientific statement recommending specific sugar limits for kids.
Aug 19, 2016
A shared loss cemented a friendship and began a business partnership for Mark Hinkle and Greg Ortyl, the owners of St. Louis-area Olive + Oak. The restaurant pays tribute to their late sons, Oliver and Oakes, who died from congenital heart defects.
Aug 16, 2016
Anyone watching the Olympic swimming events and wondering why lifeguards surround a pool filled with expert swimmers should talk to Ashley Dumais. She was revived after having a cardiac arrest, sinking to the bottom of the pool.