Real Risks at Amusement Park Not Rollercoasters, Study Finds

(NEW YORK) -- May to September is prime time for fun at the amusement park, and with fun comes a little bit of danger. From frightening news reports to personal YouTube videos, there is no shortage... Read More

Motorists Can't Face Fears, Get a Lift Across Bridge

(MACKINAW CITY, Mich.) -- The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan spans five miles and is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world with the roadway soaring more than 200 feet over Lake Michigan.... Read More

Costs of Stroke May Double, and Then Some, by 2030

(NEW YORK) -- A new report shows it really does pay to give careful attention to your health. A detailed analysis by the American Heart Association (AHA) shows the total annual costs of stroke in t... Read More

Alabama Mystery Illness Solved

(NEW YORK) -- It turns out the mystery Alabama illness was a coincidental cluster of varying viruses, but that doesn't mean public health officials were wrong to raise the alarm, experts say.... Read More

Heart Failure? Don’t Go to the Hospital in January – or Overnight

(DENVER) -- Some patients' fears about being admitted to the hospital overnight might just be valid. A recent study of heart patients linked higher death rates with overnight admissions.... Read More

Cockroaches Evolve to Lose Sweet Tooth to Avoid Traps

(NEW YORK) -- Add this to the list of reasons why cockroaches are going to rule the world one day. In only a few years, several German populations of cockroaches have evolved to lose their sweet... Read More

Taking the Kids: First Lady Talks Summer Vacations

(WASHINGTON) -- Ready to let the kids lead the way on vacation? First lady Michelle Obama suggests that's one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer. The first lady told Taking... Read More

Watch Out for These Five Long-Weekend Health Hazards

(NEW YORK) -- For many people Memorial Day weekend means finally getting to kick off summer by striking up the barbecue, taking a dip in the ocean or simply basking in the sunshine during a long we... Read More

People with Autism Find Job Niche in Tech

(BROOKFIELD, Ill.) -- Phillip Griffin graduated high school with honors in 2009, but despite his good grades and interest in math and science, finding a job proved difficult. That's because Grif... Read More

WiFi Signals Stunt Plant Growth?

(NEW YORK) -- A Danish science experiment by a group of 9th-graders has gained worldwide interest and may have us rethinking the proliferation of wireless devices in our homes. Five girl... Read More