WELLNESS / PUBLIC HEALTH

The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent

Parents are likely wondering about the recent changes to children's vaccination schedules. Here is what is in -- and out -- of the lineup. >

Health Care Consolidation and Rising Costs Happen, but Obamacare Is Not the Key Culprit

Why are doctors leaving private practice in record numbers? There are several reasons, but none are related to the Affordable Care Act. >

Nurse-Midwives Do More Than Deliver

Many don’t know that nurse-midwives are trained to provide routine gynecological care. They are a great resource for women in rural areas. >

The Air You Breathe

Scientists are working on ways to figure out if and when the air in public places like airplanes and hospitals contains dangerous microbes. >

In Rural America: More Patients, Fewer Doctors

Fewer family doctors are choosing to practice in rural areas, even as rural populations grow. Some ideas and programs designed to help. >

Peanut Butter Makes a Comeback with Kids

Exposing infants and children to peanuts in tiny amounts to prevent allergies is working. Now doctors and parents need to change course. >

A Wake-Up Call on Alcohol

Drinking alcohol contributes to your risk of seven types of cancer, but too few drinkers realize this. Here are tips for cutting back. >

Despite the Hoopla, Vaccines Should Be in Reach This Cough-and-Cold Season

Fall marks the start of flu, Covid and respiratory syncytial virus season. Despite the mixed messages lately, vaccines are available. >

What Income Inequality Does to Kids' Brains

Kids living in areas of economic inequality show brain changes reflecting stress and which raise the likelihood of anxiety and depression. >

Kids and Teens Still Need COVID Vaccines

Becoming reinfected with COVID raises kids' chances of developing long COVID and the serious heart complications that are connected to it. >

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