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Cat reunited with owner 12 years after disappearing from family home: 'Didn't feel real'

A young man in Wales lost his cat for 12 years — and thought he'd never see the pet again. But just weeks ago, the cat turned up and the two have been reunited.

Intellectual disability disorder may be linked to a single, 'surprising' gene, research shows

Scientists have made a breakthrough in genetic research by finding the root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which affects about one in 20,000 young people.

Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?'

Some patients wonder why their hands are swelling — and what to do about it. In this installment of "Ask a Doctor," two health experts advise when to seek medical attention for swelling or edema.

Delicious (and easy) Brussels sprouts recipe could rock your world

This spring, it's worth giving the Brussels sprout another look — it's a great source of vitamins, and the green vegetable is delicious if prepared properly. Try the recipe!

Female athletes like us will suffer if Biden admin is allowed to rewrite Title IX

The Biden administration’s decision to radically revise Title IX rules does more than redefine sex in U.S. law. It guts equal opportunities for women – particularly female athletes.

Traveling internationally? It could be illegal to bring along these medications, according to a pharmacist

As Americans gear up for summer travel, 77% expect to pack a prescription medications, said a survey. A pharmacist shares the drugs that are likely to be prohibited when traveling internationally.

Georgia police sergeant touts ‘amazing’ abilities of K9 companion in book: Made him a 'better human'

Mark Tappan, an Alpharetta, Georgia, police officer, wrote the book "A Dog Named Mattis" about the relationship between him and his skilled K9 and lessons learned along the way.

Pentagon's 'barbaric' drug testing on beagles raises hackles of pet-loving politicians

The White Coat Waste Project uncovered a Defense Department project that is spending nearly $1 million on experimental drug testing of a human pharmaceutical on canines, to Congress' dismay

7 of this week's most noteworthy health stories, in case you missed them

Before heading into a new week, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 7 of the biggest recent stories.

Charlotte the stingray not pregnant, has disease, says North Carolina aquarium: 'Truly sad'

Charlotte, a California round ray living in an aquarium in North Carolina, is not pregnant, as initially believed. Instead, she has a "rare reproductive disease."