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After being eliminated in the United States in 2000, measles has been slowly creeping back and is now making headlines. As of April 2025, there have been 800 confirmed cases of measles in 25 states in…

Most adults know their kids should get an annual physical with a primary care doctor as they grow. But the checkups shouldn’t stop when they reach adulthood. In fact, regular wellness visits with a…

Measles, eliminated in the United States in 2000, is being reported again across several states, already surpassing the low report rate from 2023. A warning went out from the Centers for Disease…

A good night’s sleep is essential for a productive school day — and a healthy kid. Your child may argue with you on this point, but the truth is, sleep is vital. And they likely need a lot more sleep…

It happens in the blink of an eye. A grade-schooler is suddenly in junior high, then high school. Before you know it, it feels like your preschooler is off to college. For parents, it feels like kids…

Any number of things can cause a stomachache — overdoing it and eating too much, food poisoning, emotional upset or underlying disease. Having mild stomach pain or nausea is never fun, but it is…

Imagine a future where your doctor has a super-powered assistant generated by artificial intelligence (AI) that can help them review your entire medical history in seconds, assess your risk of…

Avian influenza, or bird flu, is spreading among birds in the U.S., hiking egg prices and prompting pet food recalls. Health officials are currently monitoring an outbreak of bird flu among wild birds…

It’s common knowledge that winter is prime time for illnesses like colds and flu. This year there’s a quadruple threat circulating: High levels of flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and…

Sometimes we feel it when something is wrong with our heart, and sometimes we don’t. A heart attack has some well-known symptoms. But with high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease…

Winter can inspire a love-hate feeling. Loves: Cozy indoors. Beautiful landscapes of fluffy, white snow. A season of holidays and gatherings. Hates: Darkness. Itchy, dry skin. Layering up to go…

If you’re a generally healthy adult, you probably don’t think about seeing a doctor unless you get hurt or drastically sick. Many healthy adults don’t need a lot of medical attention. But there are…