Coroner John White is presiding over a sad tally in this northern Indiana county, tracking rising numbers of suicides he believes are linked to the lingering recession. Elkhart may be a harbinger of deadly increases in some other hard-hit areas around the United States. Full story
Stroller maker announces recall
Maclaren voluntarily recalling about 1 million umbrella strollers because of potential injury risk to children's fingers. Full story
Is the swine flu shot really safe?
NBC's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman answers your questions about H1N1. Full story
Advice for Obama: Knock heads on health care
"The president could take a few pages from Lyndon Johnson's book ... and start knocking heads together," said Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., the most senior African-American in Congress, of Barack Obama's plight for a health care overhaul.
In Europe, an orderly approach to H1N1 shots
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.
Is it a food allergy or food intolerance?
Food allergy and food intolerance don't mean the same thing; knowing the difference could save your life.
AIDS is top cause of death for young women
In its first study of women's health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44.
Stroller company announces major safety recall
Maclaren is recalling about 1 million umbrella strollers due to the possiblity of injury to children's fingers.
Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense
Men with larger foreskins are more likely to become infected with the AIDS virus, researchers said in a finding that helps explain why circumcision can protect men.
Dangerous liaisons: Why we find vampires sexy
Modern-day vampires are being featured in major Hollywood movies, a hit HBO series and referenced on runways and in a new energy drink that comes in hospital blood bags. So why the resurgence of interest? And why are they always so hot?
Suicides raise worries about recession’s real cost
Coroner John White is presiding over a sad tally in this northern Indiana county, tracking rising numbers of suicides he believes are linked to the lingering recession. Elkhart may be a harbinger of deadly increases in other hard-hit areas.
Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs
Horses nuzzling cats. Dogs caring for kittens. A pig nursing tiger cubs. We love these unusual animal friendships. But are they genuine — or do we just want them to be?
Get fit, faster, with short-burst training
Short-burst interval training has long been a part of the regimen for elite athletes. And now, fitness professionals say, it’s gaining popularity with recreational exercisers.
Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases
Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year — and the number will likely rise as Americans get fatter, researchers said on Thursday.
Real-life vampires?
People with sun allergies aren't actually restless creatures of the night. But some rare cases of photosensitivy are actually known as “the vampire disease.”







