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This summer it seemed Zika was everywhere, and spreading fast. Where do we stand in our fight against this dangerous virus?

You probably felt reassured when you were told personal fall alarms would protect an elderly loved one in a nursing home. So why are they being eliminated?

We’ve all seen the frightening commercials. But what exactly is shingles—and can you avoid becoming a victim?

They say it’s always a game until someone gets hurt. But with serious falls and sports-related head injuries, it may take decades to realize how hurt you truly are.

You’ve heard them so many times you assume they’ve been proven. But are these well-known health cliches true or false?

With drug companies doubling and tripling the prices for medications you need, could it come down to a choice between buying needed prescriptions and buying food?

image: the Aedes albopictus mosquito, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito Once upon a time — a couple of months ago — there were no cases of the Zika …

Some of us were born with great teeth.  And some of us weren’t so lucky.  If you’re reading this with a mouthful of gummy worms, you’ll probably try to blame …

When anyone talks about a drug problem in America, the first thing that comes to mind is heroin, crack cocaine and marijuana. We might mentally picture people walking up to …

You never know when a natural disaster might strike, which is why it is crucial to make sure that you are thoroughly prepared for one. Earthquakes are probably one of …