One in every 17 Sierra Leonean women dies during pregnancy or childbirth. John Green wants to change that.

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Do you feel tired everywhere but your own bed at home? The culprit may be a phenomenon known as conditioned arousal.
Whether you're pregnant, suffer from sleep apnea, or experience back and neck pain, experts agree that sleeping on your side will have the most positive effects on your body.
There are different types of epileptic seizures that come with different epilepsy symptoms. Here are some more facts about this neurological condition.
Though the FDA hasn’t recalled ranitidine—the generic name for Zantac—just yet, CVS has decided it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Houseplants aren’t just for decor anymore. One clinic is England thinks horticultural therapy could improve your mental health.
Soft drinks invite a host of health complications. A major new study warns that consuming even two glasses a day can have you fizzing out.
When it comes to food waste, the world trashes about 1.3 billion tons of it each year. For Americans, confusing expiration dates may be partly to blame.
From the positive and negative symptoms to possible causes, here are a few things you should know about schizophrenia.
At the turn of the 20th century, library patrons feared picking up a book might result in more than late fees. They worried it could transmit tuberculosis.
Increase dopamine levels, care for NICU infants, and give hardworking hospital staffers much-needed help in one fell swoop.
After Vittles the raccoon suffered a brain injury, she couldn't support herself. Now she's walking again with the help of a custom wheelchair.
Yes, it’s a total pain to remove your contact lenses every time you want a quick rinse-off, but it’s worth it.
For diners who want to reduce their waste while eating out, California just passed a law that makes it safer to use personal containers for restaurant leftovers.
If your lungs are sending you signals to stop hitting those high notes, it’s probably a good idea to listen to them.
The latest superstar emotional support animals are a herd of Shetland ponies visiting patients in Scotland.
If you want to keep your meal in the triple-digit calorie range, avoid these gut-busting items at popular chain restaurants.
Today is National Relaxation Day, so you have a great excuse to take it easy. Here’s how science can help you have the most laid-back day of the year.
The popular dehydrated dog treat has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 33 states. Here's why you shouldn't even be touching one.
The non-native species doesn't wait for stationary hosts. It actively pursues them, scuttling over the ground to secure a blood meal.
'U.S. News & World Report' has released its annual ranking of America's best hospitals by specialty and presented its "honor roll" of the overall top 20 hospitals across the country.
Dr. Sandra Lee has brought seven acne-fighting products from her acclaimed SLMD Skincare line to an aisle near you.