Second Wave of Flu Hits U.S., Worst Season for Children in a Decade
This flu season also started the earliest in 15 years, with an influx of flu-like sicknesses seen as early as October in parts of the South.
This flu season also started the earliest in 15 years, with an influx of flu-like sicknesses seen as early as October in parts of the South.
The outbreak of two highly contagious viruses has prompted the Mesa County Valley School District to close all schools until after Thanksgiving break.
Concerns over the use of vape pens to inhale drugs continue to grow as hundreds of vaping-related illnesses have been reported.
Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency and placed a four-month ban on all vaping products, outraging many long-time users.
The study also found women who reported their first sexual experience as rape were more likely to see physical and mental conditions as a result.
A state senator, who is also a pediatrician, is sponsoring a new bill that would require the state health department to sign off on all medical exemptions.
Residents over the age of six months who live in four specific Brooklyn ZIP codes must be vaccinated or face a fine of up to $1,000.
Researchers are studying ways to prevent children with autism from wandering away, which is a risk many parents have experienced.
Every day, an average of three youths between the ages of 10 and 19 die by firearm-related suicide, according to the study.
A freshman UMD student died from the illness back in November.