Influenza is a common virus with a long history. Then why do we know so little about it?

A victim of the Fort Hood shooting speaks about his experience, his fallen friends, and the desire to serve his country in Afghanistan.

Don't let abortion politics stand in the way of affordable coverage for all.

McAllen, Texas, famous for overspending on health care, is now the allergy capital of America. But is it due to illness or inefficiency?

America's most-maligned dog wants to be sweet and docile, but well-meaning humans mess it all up.

A brief history of sex ed in America.

It's been a mainstay of sex ed for more than a decade. Now, as the Obama administration cuts off federal funding, the movement scrambles for money, determined to continue its mission.  

To combat both H1N1 and the lies and misperceptions about the disease, the government is going on an unprecedented multimedia information campaign.

Black infant mortality has plummeted in one Wisconsin county. Why?

Abigail Pogrebin found a singular identity while being part of a pair. A conversation.

In Colorado, a surgeon helps restore feeling—and so much more—to victims of female genital mutilation.

Women pay more than men for similar insurance policies. Is it discrimination?

Claims that the swine flu vaccine is dangerous range from overblown to false.

The right doctors can make all the difference when it comes to treating cancer. So why don't we know who they are?

What you can learn from my missed diagnosis.

President Obama is visiting New Orleans for only one day. His potential impact on the city's children, however, could last much longer.

Why personal responsibility only goes so far in solving our health-care crisis.