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The medical tools of the Revolutionary period help flesh out the picture of what physical well-being felt like for people living in the American colonies 250 years ago.

A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.

Despite growing evidence of alcohol's harms, it remains deeply embedded in social norms and cultural rituals, both in the US and abroad.

The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women's sports teams.

The uncertainty of Haitian TPS status in the US is a significant source of stress for Haitian migrants, particularly women.

An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program's focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.

Two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional in the military, an outbreak leads several branches of the military to make it mandatory again.

Unintentional injuries kill 20 US children every day. Building a family culture of safety can help them learn to make wise choices.

Because melatonin is sold as a dietary supplement rather than a drug in the US, there is little to no quality control over the wide array of product types.

Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.