As we prepare for a new school year, an increasing number of children may be vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, pertussis, polio, and more. New data reported by the Centers ...

A new National Institute on Nursing Research (NINR) funded project, led by Drs. Matthew Eisenberg and Craig Pollack is shedding light on how housing policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic have ...

Researchers found that children who demonstrate kind, caring, and helpful behaviors are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables in their teen years.

Measles outbreaks have hit multiple U.S. states, vaccination & rapid reporting are critical to limit the spread & hospitalizations ...

The hygiene hypothesis says exposure to germs helps kids develop healthy immune systems. But many viruses didn’t circulate as widely during the pandemic. Are there downsides to missed infections?

Dire statistics about maternal health outcomes for Black women in America have become front-page news in recent years, in part because of the high-profile deaths of new mothers like CDC scientist ...

Narrower streets with room for bike lanes and sidewalks could pay dividends for health and safety.

Syphilis cases in the U.S. are skyrocketing even as rates for other STIs like gonorrhea and chlamydia are flat or declining. Alarming numbers released by the CDC are the latest marker in a ...

to determine the fall 2024 COVID vaccine from mid-May to early June. That gives them more time to see which of the FLiRT variants is becoming the dominant one so they can fine-tune the WHO ...

A new report confirming a Wuhan seafood market as SARS-CoV-2’s origin shines a light on the need for critical research to prevent future pandemics.

Few policy attempts have been made to address alcohol use as a risk factor for gun violence. A new report provides recommendations that could help.

Responsible gun ownership is not only about how, where, and when a person uses their firearm; it’s also about how they store it when not in use. However, only about half of gun owners practice safe ...