NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Wednesday. The share of k...

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you have stained or chipped teeth, you might be considering veneers, customized teeth coverings that can restore a photogenic smile without more extensive dental work. But dentist...

By TOM MURPHY and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available i...

Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But you might want to pay attention to your teeth and gums, too. “I’m not sure that people are aware of this,” said Dr. Tho...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — On his first day of school at Newcomer Academy, Maikel Tejeda was whisked to the school library. The 7th grader didn’t know why. He soon got the point: He was being given make-u...

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — At the site of a race massacre that reduced neighborhoods to ashes a century ago, where murals memorialize a once-thriving “Black Wall Street,” one African American mother strives ...

FAMILY FEATURES As health needs evolve throughout life, it can be easy to forget how crucial vaccinations can be for protecting against preventable diseases. Many associate vaccines with childhood, re...

FAMILY FEATURES he immune system – made up of organs, tissues, cells and proteins – is your body’s personal defense system against bacteria and viruses, helping ward off illness and infection. Because...

GFAMILY FEATURES ood skin care doesn’t have to mean intensive routines or expensive moisturizers – it can be as easy as adopting everyday habits that nurture your skin from the inside out. Keeping you...

SFAMILY FEATURES noring throughout the night. Gasping for air suddenly while sleeping. Feeling tired after a night of rest. These aren’t just signs of a poor night’s sleep – they could be symptoms of ...

When followed properly, sleep apnea treatment improves breathing, sleepiness and quality of life. Some people may find the disorder improves through lifestyle changes such as losing weight, sleeping o...

The animals are raised in a protected environment where any outside contaminants are limited. BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Wide-eyed piglets rushing to check out the visitors to their unusual barn just migh...

Most reported cases are confined to rural areas of the American Southwest. Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killin...

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s the new chant in Washington politics: “Get a cognitive test!” Political opponents, armchair pundits and even nervous supporters are demanding that President Joe Biden undergo su...

Blood pressure pills, beta blockers and antidepressants are among those with side effects. Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amp...

FAMILY FEATURES Most parents know – or soon will – crying is completely normal for babies. Even once you’ve determined a cause for the cries, finding foolproof ways to soothe baby can be difficult. Wh...

As temperatures and humidity soar outside, what’s happening inside the human body can become a life-ordeath battle decided by just a few degrees. The critical danger point outdoors for illness and dea...

Family Features From staycations and road trips to Caribbean getaways and coastal cruises, summertime offers the chance to escape and unwind with a much needed (and deserved) vacation. However, for pe...

FAMILY FEATURES You may find it difficult to wrap your mind around the idea of an energetic student-athlete with a cardiac diagnosis. Heart conditions may be more often associated with older individua...

Family Features If you have asthma, you know that symptoms can come on quickly, then worsen. The things that make them do that are called triggers. An important part of managing asthma is knowing your...