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Podcast reveals alarming drop in childhood vaccination rates to 85.4%, far below the 95% needed for measles herd immunity, as hosts connect the decline to "Trumpy" politics ...

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Professor On Shun Pak and his team of student researchers use microrobots to model the swimming motion of bacteria in the ...

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments after teeth cleanings or dental work. The relatively simple ...

A board-certified pediatrician speaks to the nuances of ear infections, and ways to minimize their discomfort and risks.