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Oklahoma Tornado
Storm clouds build in the distance beyond tornado-ravaged homes on Tuesday, May 21, in Oklahoma.
The benefits of aromatherapy on stress: It just makes scents
Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose
Health law expands treatment for addicts in Va.
More than 100,000 uninsured Virginia residents with drug and alcohol addictions will become eligible for insurance when the federal health care overhaul goes into effect next year.
Md. official says state prepared to help addicts
Maryland will be able to help thousands of drug addicts get into treatment once they become eligible for health insurance next year.
Polio vaccine developer Koprowski dies in Pa.
Polio vaccine developer Hilary Koprowski, whose success predated Salk, dies in Pa. at 96
Med school resident helps blast victims after run
Exhausted NM medical school resident helps Boston victims just after finishing marathon
A look at US addiction treatment system
A look at US addiction treatment system and numbers of potential new patients
Somalia: Female genital mutilation down
Good news for girls in Somalia: New survey shows female genital mutilation on decline
On the Run: 'I run for Boston'
"I run for Boston." So many marathoners have declared that line over the years while training to achieve a qualifying time for what is considered the Holy Grail of American marathons.
D.C.-area runners reflect on a tragic marathon day in Boston
Marathon day in Boston is a day traditionally filled with eager runners, packed bars and sidewalks overflowing with supporters, signs and cheers. But the 117th Boston Marathon deviated drastically from tradition.
Serbia massacre puts spotlight on Balkan vet woes
Serbia massacre puts spotlight on surging suicides, depression among Balkan war veterans
Alicia Keys campaigns for HIV education
Alicia Keys campaigns to educate women about HIV, leads grant program for community projects
Sexual activity is less common in preteens
A study in the April issue of Pediatrics finds sexual activity is incredibly rare among preteens. Roughly 1 percent of 10- and 11-year-olds, and just over 2 percent of 12-year-olds, are sexually active.
Abbott Laboratories recalls blood glucose meters
Abbott Labs recalls blood glucose meters over inaccurate memory for dangerously high readings
Professional secrets for a summer stomach, Part 1
The Great Unveiling (Memorial Day weekend) is just days away -- and the body part most people are concerned about is the stomach.
Long commutes lead to shorter lifespans
Gridlock can literally kill by raising your blood pressure, your stress level and your risk of heart disease.
Death toll from bird flu in China rises to 13
2 more die as death toll from bird flu rises to 13 in China; 11 new cases also reported
BBC's Andrew Marr appears 3 months after stroke
'Lucky to be alive:' Andrew Marr appears on BBC, needs extensive physical therapy after stroke
