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Three women — ages 41, 55 and 64 — share their secrets to better health and longevity

For Women’s Health Month, three mothers at three different stages of life shared how they are defying age through simple lifestyle practices and interventions.

On this day in history, May 21, 1881, Clara Barton, 'brave' battlefield nurse, creates American Red Cross

American nurse Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on this day in history, May 21, 1881. She led the organization until 1904, when she retired to her Maryland home.

Ask a doctor: 'Is it dangerous to swallow gum?'

It might be tempting to swallow chewing gum if there’s no trash can nearby to dispose of it — but is it dangerous to do so? Two doctors answer the age-old question.

Rhode Island police officer and shelter pup pair up for rescue and renewal: 'Can achieve great things'

A shelter dog in Rhode Island rejected by multiple families is finally picked by a police officer — who helps the dog finds its purpose in life in a heartwarming, faith-filled family story.

Many families take patients off life support too soon after traumatic brain injuries: study

Many patients who died after traumatic brain injuries may have survived and recovered if their families had waited to take them off life support, a new study found.

7 important health stories you might have missed this week: Catch up here

With the week ahead beckoning, 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 key developments.

Could your car make you sick? Study highlights potentially cancerous toxins in vehicles

Americans may be breathing in cancer-causing chemicals while they're driving, recent research suggested. Environmental experts offered input on the potential risk.

Feeling hungrier than usual? Your sleep schedule could be the culprit, an expert says

Not sleeping enough could cause your appetite to spike, experts say. A nutritional biologist discusses how poor quality of sleep could be making you hungry, and how to break the cycle.

Your best food and drink choices at the airport, according to dietitians and nutritionists

Sticking to healthy eating goals while traveling, especially if flying to your destination, can be tricky — but nutritionists and dieticians shared wise tips and choices to make at airports.

Melanoma patients reveal dramatic stories for Skin Cancer Awareness Month: ‘I thought I was careful’

For Skin Cancer Awareness Month, two melanoma patients shared their stories of how they overcame the invasive form of the disease. A dermatologist also revealed prevention tips.