It has long been known that children who grow up in poverty suffer long-lasting negative effects on academic achievement, brain development, and emotional health. New research published in JAMA Pediatrics provides even more compelling evidence that growing up in poverty …

Although the recent outbreaks of Ebola appear to be waning, public health officials never know when it might flare up again. Recent tests with an experimental vaccine for Ebola strongly suggest that it is effective in preventing the infection from …

While the percentage of Americans that take statins has increased in recent years, controversy has swirled about their use. According to the CDC, 26% of all adults over age 40 took statins as of 2012. There is no question that …