For many families — especially those with asthmatic, immunocompromised, or younger children — school-acquired infections can escalate from a harmless cold to a serious health challenge. As classrooms ...

According to scientific research, the benefits of hugging extend far beyond the emotional comfort it can provide.

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Mice bred in a germ-free environment were compared to those bred in an environment colonized with germs, and the latter were ...

Yes, as a Democrat, I celebrate the voices in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. Let them shout out that the ...

But on childhood vaccination rates, it’s a standout. During the 2023-24 school year, more than 98% of kindergarteners in West ...

Kylie, who is also mom to daughters Elliotte, 4, Bennett, 2, and Finn, 5 months, with husband Jason Kelce, added that she’s ...

As summer draws to a close, it's time to give your bedsheets a thorough clean as they're likely full with germs and dust. During the hot nights, we tend to sweat more, causing our sheets to absorb the ...

As school starts, Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics stresses the importance of vaccinations for kindergarten and ...

Morgan Barnaby / OPB Preschool For All supporters, clad in yellow and holding signs that read “Universal Preschool Now,” came out in droves to defend Multnomah County’s preschool program at a public ...