High Heels Equal High Pain

(NEW YORK) -- How long does it take before women begin to feel the pain in a pair of stiletto heels? And is the pain worth it? After reporting on a lawsuit brought on by cocktail waitre... Read More

Obesity in Expectant Mothers Can Increase Preterm Birth Risk

(NEW YORK) -- Premature birth puts babies at increased risk, and new research says their occurrence is associated with how much an expectant mother weighs. A new study published i... Read More

Birth Control Breakdown: Plan B Access and Alternatives

(WASHINGTON) -- In a move that surprised some Democrats and Republicans, the Obama administration announced it will comply with a judge's order to make emergency contraception available to girls of... Read More

Wife's Presence Mitigates Husband's Snoring, Test Reveals

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK By DR. JENNIFER ASHTON, ABC News Senior Medical Contributor Full disclosure: When I began this couple’s sleep experiment, I would say my h... Read More

Girl Prompts Small Change to Organ Transplant Policy

(NEW YORK) -- The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network voted to keep the so-called Under 12 Rule, but it created a mechanism that would allow doctors to request exceptions for their pediat... Read More

Man Loses 250 Pounds on 99 Cent Store Diet

(NEW YORK) -- Joe Aviance, or “Papa Joe” as he’s called, is sparking big buzz after dropping hundreds of pounds on his 99 cent store diet. Many might wonder how this is... Read More

New Diet Pill Belviq Hits Market

(NEW YORK) -- With more than 36 percent of American adults now classified as obese according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the numbers still climbing, doctors are clam... Read More

Are Biannual Dental Visits Necessary?

(NEW YORK) -- Most dentists advise their patients to come see them twice a year to get a routine check-up and cleaning. But as it turns out, that may not be necessary. A new study... Read More

Bria Murphy: Models Eat Cotton Balls with Orange Juice to Stay Thin

(NEW YORK) -- Bria Murphy has wanted to model all her life, but the daughter of famous comedian/actor Eddie Murphy said she had to overcome her natural shyness. “As I got older, I... Read More

Gonorrhea Tops List of Scary Superbugs

(NEW YORK) -- Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease once quickly cured by a course of penicillin, is becoming increasingly resistant to typical treatments. But a new study suggests that p... Read More