Colon Cancer Among 'Least Prevented'

(NEW YORK) -- Karen Witkus took the prescription, folded it up and tucked it in her wallet. She didn't want to think about the colonoscopy it would procure. "I heard horror stories about... Read More

Potential Dangers of Baseball Injuries May Lead to Change

(NEW YORK) -- It took about a third of a second for a rocket of a line drive to blast Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ in the head. It was faster than the blink of an eye, leaving fans in stunne... Read More

Woman Trying to Quit Smoking Slaps Cop in Attempt to get Arrested

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- A California woman had a novel approach to quitting smoking – slapping a cop and getting arrested. Etta Lopez, 31, is accused of slapping a Sacramento County Sherif... Read More

Shakira Dishes on Sexiness After Childbirth

(LOS ANGELES) -- Shakira is known for her sexy dance moves, but the "Hips Don't Lie" singer and The Voice coach admits she was insecure about her body after giving birth to her first son,... Read More

High School Seniors May Miss Prom, Graduation Without Chicken Pox Vaccine

(WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa.) -- For most high school seniors, the prom is the event that sets off the countdown to graduation. Students winding down to end of their high school career finally get the... Read More

Tiny Wire from BBQ Brush Lands Teen in Surgery

(MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash.) -- A Washington state teen is recovering after a “violent” stomach ache landed him in a hospital where doctors performed exploratory surgery only to discover... Read More

Study Raises Concerns that Pitocin May Harm Babies

Column by ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton (NEW YORK) -- After delivering over 1,000 babies as a Board-certified ob-gyn, many of these babies with the use of Pitocin, I hav... Read More

Dogs May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

(NEW YORK) -- Owning a dog may be good for your heart, the American Heart Association sa... Read More

Virginia School Cafeteria Takes on Childhood Obesity

(NEW YORK) -- In the fight against childhood obesity, the weapons have been many. Schools have tried exercise and education, and the government has mandated healthier school lunches. Now, a s... Read More

Teen Links Possible Pacemaker Malfunction to Apple iPads

(STOCKTON, Calif.) -- A 14-year-old kid may be onto something big. So big, in fact, that it might save the life of someone who owns an Apple iPad. As part of a science fair project... Read More