A new study suggests that more than three-fourths of people with a variety of cancers have low levels of vitamin D, and the lowest levels are associated with more advanced cancers.

Research shows that more than 1 in 10 parents of young children don't follow the recommended vaccination schedule.

Due to advances in screening and treatment, fewer women die of breast cancer. Poorer women, however, are seeing a slower and later decline in their risk of dying from breast cancer in part because they don't have as much access to these life-saving advances.F

New concerns have surfaced about an increased risk for learning problems in very young children exposed to general anesthesia during surgical procedures.

The FDA has seen a record number of drug shortages.

2,498 cartons of chopped or shredded romaine lettuce have been recalled due to suspected listeria contamination.

According to research, a disturbing number of people with heart problems who shouldn't be prescribed standard migraine medications called triptans are given the drugs anyway.

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