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With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

People who care for an adult child, partner or sibling have to face the reality that their loved may outlive them. Planning ahead is key but it's not easy.

Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm. Some athletes maintain that this kind of abuse by coaches can cause lasting, even irreparable damage.

Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.

A survey found that one in 10 Americans who had Affordable Care Act plans last year dropped health insurance altogether after federal subsidies expired,

Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.

New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.

A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.

Peptide therapies for wellness and longevity are popular, but safety concerns led the FDA to place more stringent requirements on them. Now Health Secretary Kennedy says the rules will likely loosen.

Hydration infusion spas and mobile services are moving into every corner of the country, becoming a still-growing industry valued at more than $15 billion.