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An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict's costs.

Instead of charging to the front lines of the culture wars, many Black women have vowed to prioritize their own well-being first.

We explore America's childhood death rate.

Some women are stocking up on the medications, saying they are concerned that the new administration could take steps to restrict access.

If he is confirmed as H.H.S. secretary, the longtime vaccine critic would be in a position to change the government's immunization recommendations and delay the development of new vaccines.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.

The ruling found that two state laws -- one barring use of abortion pills, and one banning all forms of abortion -- violated the state's "fundamental right to make health care decisions."

A rise in the disease in younger people was not followed by an increase in deaths, a study found, and might be a sign of overdiagnosis.

One person has died and nearly 40 people have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to multiple brands of recalled organic carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, officials said.