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Kathryn Alcaide watched whooping cough destroy her son's tiny body and now urges everyone to get vaccinated to protect their ...

Highly intelligent people are curious about life and have an eagerness to learn anything they don't yet know, so it makes ...

Although Utah was recently ranked The Best State in America by U.S. News & World Report and receives many accolades, we have significant issues that need to be acknowledged and addressed. This ...

While the problems connected with consuming too much sugar are well known, giving it up entirely also has side effects. The ...

"The difference between living or dying can rest on whether or not the doctor knows about a particular condition." ...

Inside an invisible village — from caring strangers to bereaved mothers — that nourishes babies when they need it the most.

An adaptation of cognitive behavioural therapy that focuses on mindfulness and tolerating distress has shown promise for ...

Every year, hundreds of celebrities grace the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to showcase ...

Experts say small changes in our neighborhoods—like where we sit, walk, or congregate—can make a big difference in how ...

Why being too positive can damage your mental health by promoting emotional suppression and disconnecting you from your ...

Bebe Rexha revealed she suffered a pregnancy loss while addressing negative negative comments about her weight following her ...