Medical mystery: Uncontrolled sobbing follows man’s brain injury

Of all the adjustments forced on Rose Anderson and her family, among the hardest was dealing with the crying jags. Around 9 p.m. on Aug. ...

Do toning shoes really tone up your butt?

Toning shoes are sold under the claim that they actually tone something. Manufacturers say things like, “A beautiful way to reduce body fat.” “The better ...

Hepatitis C deaths up, baby boomers most at risk

WASHINGTON — Deaths from liver-destroying hepatitis C are on the rise, and new data shows baby boomers especially should take heed — they are most ...

FACT CHECK

LePage’s claims that Maine’s Medicaid spending is above average are true

PORTLAND, Maine — In his relentless demands for steep Medicaid cuts, Gov. Paul LePage has said Maine spends far more per capita than other states ...

Can popping Vitamin D boost your job performance?

MINNEAPOLIS — Dr. Greg Plotnikoff has spent more than a decade evangelizing about the health benefits of vitamin D to his medical colleagues across the ...