Pneumonia is a common lung infection that can make breathing difficult and, in some cases, become life-threatening. It happens when the air sacs in the lungs fill with fluid or…

Everything in moderation is a common, and common sense, aphorism. But apparently one man didn't get the memo when it came to his energy drink consumption. MORE: Children's mental health…

Fewer newborns are receiving a routine shot that helps prevent life-threatening bleeding, because their parents are opting out of it, a new study shows. The number of infants who are…

Have you ever forgotten to take your medicine, wondered if it’s really working, or worried about side effects? You’re not alone. Many adults face these questions every day. Let’s talk…

The mental health impact of the closing schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a subject of wide-ranging public discourse and research for years. Now, a new large-scale study shows…

The committee advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy voted Friday to stop recommending that all newborns be routinely vaccinated against the hepatitis B virus –…

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first…