Health
Whooping Cough Outbreak: How Effective Is the Vaccine?
Widespread pertussis vaccine use at a Florida preschool failed to keep the disease away from about three dozen students, staff and family members
Stories by Cari Nierenberg
The Sciences
Many Ads in Parenting Magazines Show Unsafe Practices for Kids
Advertisements in two top-selling parenting magazines ads contain photographs or describe products that conflict with the health and safety recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics...
Health
Pregnancy-Related Diabetes Has Possible Link to Autism
For every 1,000 mothers who develop gestational diabetes by 26 weeks, seven children may develop autism spectrum disorders, a study finds
Health
Disneyland Measles Outbreak Confirmed to Be Linked to Low Vaccination Rates
Researchers estimate that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination rate among the people who were exposed to measles in that outbreak may be as low as 50 percent
