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August 22, 2016

Michigan parents give 'everything' up to keep sick baby girl alive

A 1-year-old from Michigan was given the name Ruby Pearl because she's a "rare jewel," dad TJ Bunker tells People, which reports on the poignant story of the baby and her family as they deal with the litany of serious conditions she's been dealing with since she was born.

August 22, 2016

Hospice teams may be overlooking teenaged family members

Teens with dying parents don't benefit as much from hospice services as older members of the family do, a new study suggests.

August 22, 2016

Newborn girl shares birthday with both of her parents

Lucy Marie Perkins, who was born Aug. 16, is one of a kind to her parents.

August 22, 2016

Health official warns Zika could spread across US Gulf

One of the top U.S. public health officials on Sunday warned that the mosquito-borne Zika virus could extend its reach across the U.S. Gulf Coast after officials last week confirmed it as active in the popular tourist destination of Miami Beach.

August 19, 2016

Watch doctors revive this baby born in a Syria bombing

The Syrian civil war has left hundreds of thousands dead, and even more wounded.

August 19, 2016

Even with insurance, less affluent kids miss out on eye care

Middle- and lower-income children don't visit eye doctors as often as wealthier kids, and as a result, thousands of them may have undiagnosed sight-threatening conditions, U.S. researchers say.

August 19, 2016

Up to 270 microcephaly cases expected in Puerto Rico due to Zika: officials

U.S. health experts estimate that as many as 270 babies in Puerto Rico may be born with the severe birth defect known as microcephaly caused by Zika infections in their mothers during pregnancy.

August 19, 2016

Helmets prevent severe head injuries in bike accidents

Despite some criticism of bike helmets for not being protective enough, they do cut the risk of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) by half when riders suffer a head injury, a U.S. study suggests.

August 19, 2016

Olympic gold-winning Simones spark baby name surge

If the Rio Olympics are any indication, naming your child Simone might give them a better shot at achieving international athletic success.

August 19, 2016

Texas girl gets 3-D prosthetic limb from public library

After spending more than a year on a waiting list for a functional prosthetic hand, a Texas girl’s needs were met by her local public library— which happens to have a 3-D printing lab.