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5 nutrients every toddler needs

Most toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. They snub new textures, colors, aromas and especially anything green. They may even flat out refuse to eat.

WHO says it can't evacuate Sierra Leone doctor with Ebola

The World Health Organization said Saturday it could not meet a request from Sierra Leone to evacuate a doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola disease.

10 mistakes that make cravings worse

Cravings--such a dirty word when you're trying to lose weight or keep it off.

6 simple snack swaps that save you calories

Snacks are sneaking into our diets more than ever before: the average American consumes a quarter of their daily calories from snacks, so it's important to make smart choices.

Enterovirus D68 makes its way to the Northeast, officials confirm

The mysterious respiratory virus that's been making children sick across the United States has made its way to the Northeast.

Inability to contain Ebola sparks fears of virus going airborne

The World Health Organization's (WHO) recent prediction that the Ebola epidemic in West Africa could afflict more than 20,000 people before it's brought under control is...

About half of ACL surgeries end with a return to competitive play

Most athletes who undergo ACL reconstruction surgery do return to some form of sport, but only 55 percent will return to competitive level sports, an updated review suggests.

Napping: Helpful or harmful to your sleep?

Ever wonder if taking a nap during the day is hurting the sleep you get at night? Here's your answer

5 foods women should avoid

For many women, it seems like the best step for eating well: grabbing low-calorie sodas, eating fat-free yogurts and occasionally dining on meat for protein. But in the world...

Surgeon fires employee after cancer diagnosis

An Oregon oral surgeon sparked controversy when he fired a longtime employee after she was diagnosed with cancer, the Beaver County Times reported.