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The decision undoes a highly effective 34-year prevention strategy that has nearly eliminated early childhood hepatitis B infections in the U.S.

Gifts that make a true connection acknowledge the ugly parts of illness and provide relief from daily burdens.

The agency's plan to change the well-established process for safety testing vaccines is not realistic.

Bacteria living in your mouth get to work as soon as you take your first bite or sip of something sweet. Consuming your sugar more strategically can help keep cavities at bay.

Rates of preterm births, maternal deaths and other adverse birth outcomes are abysmal across the US, but there are clear strategies that could help the nation reverse course.

Many different types of stress can trigger a headache. Luckily, there are treatments that can help stop your head from pounding.