Over 30,000 women who are pregnant have been vaccinated for COVID-19, including thousands in a CDC monitoring program which closely follows them for long-term adverse effects. Here's what the studies ...

Oct. 10 is bound to be a day Ernest "Skip" Bessen remembers forever. The day will be noteworthy, not only because it involves a multiday canoe trip along Missouri’s Current River — but it ...

You might think if you're fairly young and in good physical condition that you won't have major health problems. But you never know when a surprise event will change your life.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important tool to help stop the ongoing pandemic. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Freshman year of college is known for new experiences, but it also presents challenges. The W-Curve model is an emotional pattern incoming students may experience during their first year in college.

Autumn colors and cool mornings in early September signal the beginning of the long-awaited hunting season. Shooting without hearing protection practically guarantees you will suffer at least som...

Eating five a day can get boring if you just buy the same old fruits and veggies. Learn how to get some variety at your next grocery store trip.

Hashimoto thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s disease, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. Hashimoto’s disease causes chronic inflammation of the thyroid, as antibodi...

It seems like there is endless advice on what to do when you’re trying to get pregnant, but what advice is actually true? Here are answers to four common questions.

Poor lighting, loose rugs and lack of handrails in the home can lead to injuries for older adults. Follow this checklist to identify possible safety issues in or around your home or that of a loved on...