Every minute of a stroke kills about two million brain cells, and Mercy Health — Springfield has partnered with the Springfield Fire Rescue Division to reduce the amount of time it takes to get a person life-saving treatment.

A large prospective study shows that RA is linked to a twofold increased risk for Parkinson's disease, in new findings that suggest motor symptoms in this population should be thoroughly investigated by a neurologist.

Peloton is recalling 2 million bikes because of a safety hazard caused by the adjustable seat that could break during use and injure the rider.

An 82-year-old breast cancer survivor and her family will participate in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk this weekend.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday loosened restrictions on blood donations by men who have sex with men, a change that could ease blood shortages by allowing more people to

The highest court in Massachusetts has upheld a nearly $37 million judgment for a woman who said she developed cancer after switching to Marlboro Light cigarettes because she thought they were less da

This undated image made available by the National Human Genome Research Institute shows the output from a DNA sequencer. The much-heralded Human Genome Project was a huge m

The first non-prescription birth control pill in the US is on the way to approval, after a thumbs-up from an advisory committee of drug regulators. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel's unanimous vote is not binding,