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The FDA has approved a vaccine for pregnant women and infants to provide protection against respiratory syncytial virus. Here's what you need to know to protect your family from RSV.

Mushrooms are small, but mighty ingredients in meals. Learn about the health benefits and how their versatility works magic in meals from stews to stir-fries.

Being awake during hand or wrist surgery isn't for everyone, but the WALANT technique is painless and eliminates post-op grogginess. Learn more about it.

Marijuana is a widely used substance in the U.S. But is it safer than smoking tobacco? Can it cause lung issues or lung cancer? Here's what you need to know.

Approximately 80% of children who develop a genetic disorder have no family history of the condition. Carrier screening can identify genetic conditions that may be passed on through genes of the paren...

Discover the preventive health benefits available to Medicare recipients through annual wellness visits. Get answers to common questions about this visit that can guide you toward optimal well-being.

The CDC recommends taking steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes in areas where malaria outbreaks are reported. Learn how to protect against malaria and vector-borne diseases.

Lead lurks in unexpected places, such as soil, food and old house paint. Safety standards have made significant strides to decrease lead exposure. Read how you can reduce lead exposure for children.

The tonsils play an essential role in keeping you healthy but can cause pain if inflamed. Read about why kids have more trouble with their tonsils and when it's appropriate to have them removed.

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy maps out the airways in the lungs and safely gets to previously unreachable spots. Read four common questions about the technology and how it betters lung cancer outcomes...