Diphtheria: What Exactly Is It ... And Why Is It Back?
It's thought of as a disease of the past. But now there are outbreaks in Yemen and Bangladesh.
Children's Health
Vaccine Safety Concerns Shut Down Immunization Campaign In Philippines
It took 20 years and $1.5 billion to develop a vaccine for dengue, a deadly mosquito-borne virus. After it finally got approval in many countries, a complication has surfaced.
Teenagers Embrace JUUL, Saying It's Discreet Enough To Vape In Class
Teens say they like the JUUL e-cigarette because it's sleeker than other devices and teachers don't notice it. But researchers say teenagers who vape are more likely to move on to cigarettes.
Why This AIDS Champion Is Conflicted About World AIDS Day
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri, the founder of an HIV/AIDS nonprofit in Uganda, thinks World AIDS Day could be bigger and better.
States Sound Warning That Kids' Health Insurance Is At Risk
Funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program expired in September. Millions of children could lose coverage, unless Congress acts soon to restore the money to keep the program running.
Number Of American Children In Foster Care Increases For 4th Consecutive Year
Parents' substance abuse is one of the items driving authorities to remove kids from homes.
Trump's Claim That GOP Tax Bill Would Hurt The Wealthy Continues To Be Challenged
The tax changes proposed by Republican lawmakers would impact President Trump's personal finances. This week, he said: "This is going to cost me a fortune," but experts say that's far from the case.
Advocates For Patients With Rare Diseases Defend Tax Credits For Orphan Drugs
The Republican tax plan could reduce or eliminate federal tax credits that reward companies for developing drugs to treat rare diseases. People who benefit from the medicines have objected.
Gene Therapy Shows Promise For A Growing List Of Diseases
After decades of hope and disappointment, doctors have now been able to treat several different types of genetic conditions by giving each patient a healthy version of their defective gene.
YouTube Faces Increased Criticism That It's Unsafe For Kids
Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach.