The retailer Target is recalling more than 560,000 water-absorbing Easter egg and dinosaur toys due to a "serious ingestion hazard," the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday. The recalled products include Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino Egg products.
A meningitis outbreak has killed 489 people in Nigeria this year, the World Health Organization said Thursday. The country's Center for Disease Control reported 4,637 suspected cases.
The heart rate monitor inside your fitness tracker may not be as precise as the equipment used in doctors offices and hospitals, but researchers say the smartwatches and wristbands are accurate enough for most consumers' needs.
As President Donald Trump looks to curb the government's enforcement of climate regulations, experts are concerned about how the action might impact public health.
Many things a child does -- from playing outside to sprawling out on carpets and lawns -- puts them at greater risk for exposure to environmental hazards such as pollution in the air, pesticides on grass and treatments on rugs.
Taiwan banned the sale of dog and cat meat, a menu item that would not go down well in the United States. Here are 18 other unusual food traditions from around the world.
Taiwan has outlawed the consumption of dog and cat meat, as the island's legislature on Tuesday passed a landmark amendment to its animal protection laws, according to island's official Central News Agency (CNA).
Marathons are great for testing physical endurance and strength, but a new study suggests that they may have unintended health consequences for those not participating -- specifically for residents of the surrounding area.
At first glance, Jessamyn Stanley's Instagram account is irreverent, at a minimum. She's a self-proclaimed "large-bodied" and "queer" woman doing difficult yoga poses in her skivvies. And at a glance, her new book, "Every Body Yoga," may look like a how-to guide for people to start practicing yoga. But spending time with Stanley reveals a deeper side to the 29-year-old yoga teacher and her message.
Everyone knows that ancient monsters walk among us -- alligators, crocodiles and birds all have characteristics that date back millions and millions of years. But a newly indentified dino cousin may shake up the prehistoric family tree.
Just as ancient Greeks fantasized about soaring flight, today's imaginations dream of melding minds and machines as a remedy to the pesky problem of human mortality.
Spinal manipulation may make a small difference in your low back pain, but it's unlikely to have you doing backflips right away, according to a new study.
In households around the world, I imagine many conversations going something like this: "Mom, I really want a phone. Everyone has one. Can I please, please get one this year?"
