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From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: The hearings about the destruction that social media platforms are causing are frightening. The resources children and teens have at their fingertips in this crazy, technology...Read more

DEAR ABBY: My earliest memories are of my father molesting me when I was 4, 5 and 6. My mother knew. I had appendicitis when I was 4, and she ignored my symptoms for days. My appendix burst when they tried to remove it. My...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Have you ever heard of a fully vaccinated 79-year-old woman getting a repeat case of shingles? This is actually my fourth time having it. My first occurrence of shingles was when I was 26 years old, and ...Read more

There's an epidemic of health-damaging chronic stress in this country. Fully 75% of you say that you experience physical or emotional stress-related symptoms, and half of you report significant daily stress -- often ...Read more

A jury in Alameda County, California, on Wednesday delivered a $16 million verdict against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, in a key lawsuit that could have far-reaching consequences for hundreds of people claiming ...Read more

BOSTON — A person with measles traveled through Boston Logan Airport on April 13, the Boston Public Health Commission reported, warning exposed unvaccinated individuals to isolate and contact healthcare providers ...Read more

Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That’s the result of a new study we co-authored in the journal Scientific Reports....Read more

Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season than usual.

Data from the Centers...Read more

Among the S&P 500’s 11 major sectors, three are widely considered “defensive” thanks to the inelastic demand for the services and products they provide. “Elasticity” refers to how sensitive consumer demand is to ...Read more

If you’re looking for a way to combine cardio with strength training, then hop on an elliptical. “Ellipticals are a great all-in-one machine,” says Corey Goldman, a physical therapist with Harvard-affiliated ...Read more

Trying to eat more protein? The solution may lie in your fridge or pantry rather than the supplement aisle. Protein is a macronutrient that supports everything from muscle repair and growth to satiety and a strong immune ...Read more

The term “electrolytes” may sound like a buzzword you see on sports drink labels, but they play a far more important role in your body than most people realize. At their core, electrolytes are minerals — such as ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m scheduled for a CT scan, and I’ve never had one before. What does a CT scan do, what will it be like and is it safe?

ANSWER: Co mputer tomography (CT) was invented more than 50 years ago and is ...Read more

Admit it, the thought has occurred to you, probably while exercising.

For those less inclined or with little time, the answer may be encouraging, says Stella Volpe, head of Virginia Tech's human nutrition, foods and ...Read more

Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the Trump administration halt plans to collect sensitive medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, as well as their family members.

The Office of Personnel ...Read more

The number of babies born in the United States fell again last year.

According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 3.6 million births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024. The fertility ...Read more

In the eight states that expanded Medicaid after 2018, the number of people receiving prescriptions for the opioid addiction treatment medication buprenorphine increased dramatically, according to a paper that researchers ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: There's a girl I really like, "Torie," who has a certain enthusiasm for me that few, if any people, have had. I have taken her seriously, but she works in a store where there's a drag queen who makes herself ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: About eight months ago, I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in my right knee. Over the course of six months, I received physical therapy and two cortisone shots and had fluid drained from my knee, but I ...Read more

Millions of couples are struggling to start a family. The Office of Women's Health says that around 10% of females up to age 44 have trouble getting or staying pregnant. And male infertility affects 10% to 15% of men in ...Read more