DC Activists Aim to Offer Paid Leave to Parents
The Lott family in Washington, DC is one of many families advocating for the U.S. to change its parental leave policies.
A Child’s Growing Brain Needs Love as Much as Food
Fewer babies and very young children are dying today compared to 20 years.
Olympic Chief: Zika Not Top Concern at Rio Games
Excitement is building for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Exercise Can Protect Against Two Major Diseases
We all know that exercise keeps us healthy.
Aspirin May Cut Cancer Deaths
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a popular expression in the United States.
Scientists Discover Gene Responsible for Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists have found that a single change in a person’s genetic material can cause primary progressive MS.
Baby Born in NJ to Zika-Infected Mom Has Microcephaly
A baby girl born in New Jersey to a mother infected with the Zika virus has severe microcephaly, say health officials.
WHO Told to Quicken Its Response to Health Crises
The UN has been reforming parts of the emergency health system for years, including its health agency — the World Health Organization (WHO).
Flour Products Suspected of Bacteria Issue
American food product manufacturer General Mills has recalled about 4.5 million kilograms of flour.
WHO: 80% of Urban Residents Breathe Unsafe Air
A new study finds that more than 80 percent of people living in cities are breathing unsafe air.