Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1900, TB — which ...

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In Sweden, abortion pills are used to terminate pregnancies through 22 weeks gestation, compared to just 10 weeks in the ...

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A landmark breakthrough in HIV prevention — a scientific feat decades in the making — received final approval from the Food ...

Are fortified foods same as Genetically Modified (GM) foods? I bumped into this discussion the other day at a forum and it was interesting to read the contributions from the different participants.

For generations, community water fluoridation has helped Marylanders enjoy better oral health, writes Celeste Ziara.

The protective effect of vaccination was not only limited to duck farms but also benefited the entire poultry industry. The ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal ...

In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis ...

Scaling and root planing treats gum disease by removing plaque and smoothing roots. Learn what to expect before, during, and ...

Republican lawmakers are considering clawing back $9 billion in federal funds, codifying a slice of cuts proposed by DOGE.