Cleveland auto mechanic becomes doctor at age 51, inspires others to pursue their dreams
At 19, Carl Allamby became a mechanic and opened his own auto repair shop — but he never forgot his childhood dream of becoming a doctor one day. In his mid-30s, he started taking college classes at night while working full time, and 13 years later, he graduated from medical school at the age of 47.
At 19, Carl Allamby became a mechanic and opened his own auto repair shop — but he never forgot his childhood dream of becoming a doctor one day. In his mid-30s, he started taking college classes at night while working full time, and 13 years later, he graduated from medical school at the age of 47.
Pro surfer Kalani David dies at 24 after having seizure while surfing in Costa Rica
Surfer and skateboarder Kalani David suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart disease that caused paralysis and seizures, according to reports.
Surfer and skateboarder Kalani David suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart disease that caused paralysis and seizures, according to reports.
'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
5-year-old girl born with half a heart; family raises awareness about rare disorder
Katherine’s heart defect hasn’t stopped her love for others. Her dad says she’s caring, empathetic, and concerned about the well-being of others.
Katherine’s heart defect hasn’t stopped her love for others. Her dad says she’s caring, empathetic, and concerned about the well-being of others.
They ended wanted pregnancies. Post-Roe, they face new pain.
Women say these terminations for medical reasons don’t feel like a choice — instead they are forced upon them by the condition of the fetus they carry.
Women say these terminations for medical reasons don’t feel like a choice — instead they are forced upon them by the condition of the fetus they carry.
Ohio mother charged after 2 infants die of co-sleeping in a year
An Ohio woman is facing multiple charges after authorities said two of her babies died of co-sleeping within nearly one year of each other.
An Ohio woman is facing multiple charges after authorities said two of her babies died of co-sleeping within nearly one year of each other.
Sarah Sanders leaves hospital after thyroid cancer surgery
Sanders said Friday when announcing the surgery that a biopsy earlier this month revealed she had thyroid cancer.
Sanders said Friday when announcing the surgery that a biopsy earlier this month revealed she had thyroid cancer.
Chrissy Teigen says her ‘miscarriage’ was actually an abortion to save her life: ‘Heartbreaking’
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend made the decision to abort their son Jack at 20 weeks in 2020 because they said 'he had absolutely no chance.'
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend made the decision to abort their son Jack at 20 weeks in 2020 because they said 'he had absolutely no chance.'
Houston-area family says local hospital admits they gave infant child wrong medication, baby severely injured
The family of a 5-month-old has been advised to cease the child's treatment due to the extent of her injuries
The family of a 5-month-old has been advised to cease the child's treatment due to the extent of her injuries
Sarah Sanders announces surgery to remove thyroid cancer was 'successful'
Former White House press secretary and Arkansas gubernatorial hopeful Sarah Sanders is recovering after undergoing surgery for thyroid cancer.
Former White House press secretary and Arkansas gubernatorial hopeful Sarah Sanders is recovering after undergoing surgery for thyroid cancer.
Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
How US changed in COVID's 1st years: Unmarried couples grew, remote work tripled
New survey results from the Census Bureau show the most detailed data to date on how life changed in the U.S. under COVID-19.
New survey results from the Census Bureau show the most detailed data to date on how life changed in the U.S. under COVID-19.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
US formula shortage to improve by October, Gerber CEO projects
Nestle S.A.'s Gerber Products Company CEO Tarun Malkani said during a media event that the Nestlé company is still in "critical task force mode."
Nestle S.A.'s Gerber Products Company CEO Tarun Malkani said during a media event that the Nestlé company is still in "critical task force mode."
Doctor speculates over the cause of King Charles' swollen 'sausage fingers'
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Resurfaced photos of King Charles' swollen fingers have led some on the internet to either poke fun or express serious concern.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.