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10-year-old girl born without hands wins national handwriting competition: ‘It shows what perseverance and a positive attitude can do’

Monday, April 22

(NEW YORK) -- A 10-year-old girl born with no hands is this year's winner of a national handwriting competition.Sara Hinesley, a third-grade student in Maryland, won the Nicholas Maxim Award in the... Read More.

Measles cases ‘likely’ to break yearly record in just 4 months

Monday, April 22

(NEW YORK) -- The number of measles cases in the U.S. so far this year is approaching the record for the decade -- and in just four months time, according to new... Read More.

Debunking the top three myths about infertility

Monday, April 22

(NEW YORK) -- In spite of the fact that over six million women in America struggle with infertility, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there remain boundless misconceptions... Read More.

The crippling cost of infertility: What to know about resources that help

Monday, April 22

(NEW YORK) -- Fundraising, grants, loans and credit card debt are now terms just as commonly associated with infertility as the words baby and pregnancy.The average cost of one in vitro fertilization,... Read More.

NYC issues $1,000 fines for refusing to get measles vaccinations

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- New York City followed through on its threat to fine people who refused to get measles vaccines on Thursday.The city's health department issued civil summons to three people a... Read More.

What to know about rising Sober Curious movement

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- A so-called Sober Curious movement that's been gaining in popularity focuses on eliminating alcohol for health, sleep and wellness reasons, and its founder encourages people to participate by asking... Read More.

Study: 23andMe gene test might falsely reassure some people of breast cancer risk

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- Since 2010, 23andMe has charged people to test themselves for potentially harmful gene mutations, such as those in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which, when mutated, can dramatically increase... Read More.

Eleven labor and delivery nurses pregnant at Ohio hospital

Friday, April 19

(DAYTON, Ohio) -- Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, is about to turn it up to 11.Eleven nurses in the hospital's labor and delivery unit are pregnant at the same time.The due... Read More.

Beyonce opens up about pregnancy complications with twins

Friday, April 19

(NEW YORK) -- Along with footage of rehearsals, intimate family moments and reflections on her 2018 monumental Coachella performance, Beyoncé opened up about a very personal aspect of her health in her... Read More.

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Washington state pushes to take away vaccination exemptions amid measles outbreak

Thursday, April 18

(SEATTLE) -- After 74 confirmed cases of measles, Washington state politicians are taking action.The state Senate has passed a bill that, if enacted, would revoke the state's vaccination exemption for those who... Read More.