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This year, about 380,000 babies will be born too soon and too many of them will not survive. Infant mortality is one of the most important indicators of the health…

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.…

Sometimes it can be hard to eat healthy when all the yummy snack foods are so enjoyable. However, when you look at our youth and the rate of obesity, our…

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer in American men (21%) and third leading cause of cancer-related death in men in…

“Immunizations are an important way to keep your family healthy,” says Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough, MD, pediatrician with Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Since the introduction of vaccines,…

Summer is in full gear and that means family outings at the pool or vacations to the beach. What that also means is safety – for adults and children! When…

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Viruses are a…

High blood pressure plays a contributing role in more than 15% of deaths in the United States, according to a Harvard study. High blood pressure boosts the risks of leading…

Stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke. How does a stroke…

Normal aches and pains or the occasional sniffle and cough may not alert you to go to the doctor, but establishing regular health exams and tests can help find potential…