WellPoint employees hold fitness mob on Monument Circle

A flash mob proved that getting active only requires a few steps.

YMCA: Indianapolis needs to get in shape

Indianapolis ranks 43rd out of 50 major U.S. cities when it comes to overall physical fitness, according to the Indianapolis-based College...

Notre Dame joins Catholic organizations suing gov't over health mandate

Notre Dame is one of several Catholic organizations now suing the federal government.

Indianapolis ranked 43 out of 50 for exercise

Indianapolis is falling behind other major metros when it comes to exercising.

Going to the gym with a friend helps improve workout

Getting physical at the gym may be a drag. But, a new study says going with a friend and an in-shape friend will help boost your motivation.

Stay-at-home moms suffer sadness

It appears staying-at-home with the kids isn't always the best thing. According to a new Gallup poll, 26 percent of stay-at-home moms...

Red onions recalled for possible listeria contamination

A major recall of red onions: California-based Gills Onions fears red onions shipped to 14 states may be contaminated with listeria.

Georgia woman loses hands, remaining foot to flesh-eating bug

The rare, aggressive bacteria that have infected a University of West Georgia graduate student have taken a further toll: Doctors have...

IU Health, Habitat for Humanity partner to build homes for Henryville

The pictures have become all too familiar. The devastation tornadoes caused in Henryville took a toll on the lives and more specifically,...

Hundreds of bikers participate in Bike to Work Day

Hundreds of bikers gathered downtown Friday morning as part of Bike to Work Day.

Playing with Fire: Parents, lawmakers warn of novelty lighter dangers

Tegan Ferguson is a typical little boy. That means he’s curious. But three years ago when the Trafalgar boy was just five years old,...

Coffee may help you live longer says study

Coffee drinkers: relax and put on another pot. A new study shows java junkies have a lower risk of death.

Most Americans support compensation for organ donation

A new poll shows a majority of Americans support some kind of compensation for organ donations.  

FDA requires new changes to sunscreen labels

The FDA is requiring new labeling for sunscreen bottles. But they're giving manufacturers six more months before requiring the changes.

'Shape-ups' shoemaker fined $40 million; FTC cites bogus fitness claims

 For overweight Americans, and those looking for a healthier lifestyle, the claim was almost too good to be true -- wear Skechers...

Healthkey: Local man uses unique tools to relieve muscle pain for patients

A local man is working to help your muscles recover from injuries using a unique set of tools.

Chemical in sunscreen could be bad for your health

A new report warns there could be dangerous ingredients in your sunscreen.

Drinking water can lead kids to a healthier appetite

A trick to get your kids to eat their veggies: researchers say children that drink more water make better choices and have a healthier...

FDA approves at-home HIV testing kit

The FDA unanimously recommended an at-home HIV test kit. The FDA says it should get approved to be sold.

Study: Corn syrup could lead to long-term memory problems

There might be a reason some people are not quite as bright as others and it's their diet.

Little Red Door hosts open house as part of National Women's Health Week

National Women's HealthWeek is underway and the Little Red Door Cancer Agency is working to celebrate cancer survivors and their caretakers.

Heavy backpacks can do long-term damage to children

Your child may think homework is painful, but it may be hauling all their books that could be hurting them.

Concussions among girls playing soccer rising

With their laces tied tight and their shin pads on girls everywhere are playing soccer. A sport that has been growing in popularity.

Critical Alert: Minutes turn to hours with medical alert system

A 79-year-old Crawfordsville woman is living in a nursing home after suffering a stroke in December. Her daughter said her mother had relied...

Battery-related emergencies on the rise

Cases of children rushed to the hospital after swallowing button batteries are on the rise.

Injuries involving 'button batteries' among children on the rise

Cases of children rushed to the hospital after swallowing "button batteries" are on the rise.

Study: Children hurt by sippy cups

A new study finds bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups may pose threats to children under three years old.

Uninsured patient lawsuit appears before Ind. Supreme Court

With the banging of the gavel, the debate between the state's largest healthcare provider and uninsured patients began Thursday.

Uninsured patients sue IU Health, claim they were billed unfairly

Two uninsured patients are about to go before the Indiana Supreme Court to argue they were billed unfairly by the state’s largest...

Study: Young social butterflies exercise more

New research suggests “popular kids” exercise more than other children.

Doctors work to identify, treat hearing loss in young children

Fisher Garver is just like one of the three million other children under 18 who are living with some form of hearing loss. Doctors are now...

Living close to major highway bad for your health according to study

Heart attack survivors may want to think about where they live. A new study by the American Heart Association shows that living close to a...

Recognizing signs of a stroke with F.A.S.T.

Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, killing more people each year than automobile accidents.

Indiana sees uptick in organ donation registration because of Facebook initiative

Facebook’s new organ donation initiative is already benefiting Central Indiana.

Tips to free yourself from food, diet obsessions forever

All week Fox59 has been discussing America’s obsession with body image and dieting and how it can lead to deadly disorders. Now, Fox59...

Wayne Township students possibly exposed to tuberculosis

It's been a looming fear for many Hoosiers ever since the tuberculosis scare in Kokomo earlier this year. Now, that fear has become...

Wayne Township school district warns of possible TB exposure

The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township notified parents Wednesday that dozens of elementary students could have been exposed...

Girls, young women open up to Fox59 about eating disorders

As Fox59 continues the series on body image, we take a look at the youngest people it is impacting. There are now girls being treated for...

Expert in treating eating disorders helps local woman

Research by the Centers for Disease Control and the National Eating Disorder Association indicate that 80 percent of adult American women...

BioCrossroads announces new seed fund for start-up health companies

BioCrossroads announced the creation of a second Indiana Seed Fund Monday.

St. Francis opens new facility in Carmel Monday

People living in Carmel now have more options when it comes to healthcare.

Study: 2 in 5 Hoosiers will develop cancer during their life

A new study released Monday showed about 2.5 million Hoosiers, or two in five people now living in Indiana, will develop cancer. That’...

Texas couple pen a 'bucket list' for their baby with fatal illness

Mike and Laura Canahuati's blog about their nearly 6-month-old daughter, who is expected to die by age 2 because of a genetic disorder,...

DEA holding 4th annual drug take back day April 28

This weekend, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its national and community partners will give the public another opportunity...

Indiana man makes medical history for being third owner of kidney

Within just a few days, Ray Fearing went from the height of ecstasy -- he had just gotten a much-needed kidney transplant -- to the depths...

RepuCare to add 82 new employees by 2015

A healthcare staffing company is already taking applicants as it expands its headquarters in Indianapolis.

Laser shows promise at treating stubborn Psoriasis

It’s the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the U.S. Psoriasis affects 7.5 million Americans.

Little Red Door aims to break world record for largest Zumba class

A local cancer agency announced Wednesday that they will attempt to break the world record for the largest Zumba class this summer.

Investment of $150M to aid in local cancer research

Indiana University Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine announced Wednesday they will invest $150 million over five years in...

Healthcare services provider to grow local headquarters

RepuCare, Inc., a healthcare staffing and employer health services provider, announced plans Wednesday to expand its headquarters here,...