Pregnant Boys: Shocking Ads Target Teen Pregnancy

(CHICAGO) -- A provocative new ad campaign in Chicago, a city that has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the country, is garnering a lot of attention with its shocking images of teenage bo... Read More

Seven Surprising Effects of Obesity

(NEW YORK) -- More than 36 percent of Americans are now considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An additional 34 percent are considered overweight.... Read More

You Can Walk Away from Diabetes, Study Suggests

(NEW YORK) -- A 15-minute walk after every meal -- that’s what a new study says can lower blood sugar and the risk of type 2 diabetes. What’s more, it’s better than 45... Read More

Men Spend More on Dating During the Summer

(NEW YORK) -- Guys, if you're looking for love this summer, you better start saving your cash now. Sixty-four percent of single men who participated in a survey from the dating website Z... Read More

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