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Obesity’s dangerous effects on your child’s heart health 
Obesity’s dangerous effects on your child’s heart health
A pediatric cardiologist explains the increased risk of heart problems and offers steps parents can take to prevent childhood obesity.
CDC updates adult vaccine recommendations 
CDC updates adult vaccine recommendations
Learn more about the updated vaccine schedule for adults 19 and older.
Wrestlers at high risk for skin infections, study finds 
Wrestlers at high risk for skin infections, study finds
Ringworm, fever blisters and cold sores are more common for athletes in this sport.
Woman thrives after heart transplant and battling cancer  Featured
Woman thrives after heart transplant and battling cancer
After overcoming health obstacles, Gwendolyn Westlund is now dedicated to giving back.
When exercise is unhealthy for the heart 
When exercise is unhealthy for the heart
Know the signs and symptoms of this heart condition that can go undiagnosed.
CDC: Half of U.S. babies don’t get fully vaccinated for the flu 
CDC: Half of U.S. babies don’t get fully vaccinated for the flu
55 percent of U.S. infants and toddlers aren’t getting the full recommended vaccination. The reason why might surprise you.
Women of childbearing age should skip alcoholic drinks 
Women of childbearing age should skip alcoholic drinks
Federal health officials release guidelines aimed to prevent babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome.