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A boil-water advisory in Beaver County has residents and schools adjusting. Water researchers explain what E. coli in tap water means and how utilities make it safe.

This specialty offers healing and comfort where a cure is not possible, but many who need this care don't have access to it.

Bone loss can accelerate before the final menstrual period. Understanding risk, exercise, nutrition and treatment options can help protect bone health.

Restricting access to candy is one way parents try to teach their kids moderation. But this can backfire and harm a child's relationship to food and eating in the long run.

Most parents of young children today haven't experienced the devastating childhood diseases that used to be common before vaccines were developed.

A handful of providers are hijacking the arbitration process - and consumers are likely to foot the bill.

Billing errors, testing and questions about new symptoms can lead to unexpected bills, making some patients wary to go back for their next checkup.

Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren't - and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.

Despite acquiring more than one-third of US methadone clinics, private equity has not significantly expanded methadone availability.

Disease-carrying mosquitoes are moving deeper into the US. Climate change is only part of the problem.