Removing thimerosal, a preservative, from vaccines shouldn't affect the childhood vaccine schedule. Seasonal vaccines may be affected.
Masking, social expectations, and different symptoms mean many girls are diagnosed with autism later in life, often in their teens.
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Social media has increased awareness for many medical conditions. But it's also led to a rise in kids self-diagnosing based on limited info.
As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Dr. Rieck helps when there are pregnancy complications. She shares her approach to patient care.
While vitamin A can't prevent the measles (only vaccination can) it does have some benefits as a treatment. Here's when it can help.
Bacterial meningitis can progress rapidly, making early detection and treatment critically important. Here's what you should know.
There's a lot of buzz about raw milk, but are there actually any health benefits? Here's a breakdown of what to know about your milk options.
In 1513, Leonardo DaVinci may have drawn the first illustration of a congenital heart defect (CHD). But he was ahead of his time. While CHDs have existed as long as people have, our ability to study them has been limited. And even once we could study them, it would be…
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