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Dr. Robert W. Sears: Why Partial Vaccinations May Be an Answer
In the absence of consensus between concerned parents and public health officials over vaccine safety, partial vaccinations for children may be a middle ground, says pediatrician Robert Sears.
March 23, 2015
Alvaro and Myriam Fontan: Herd Immunity is the "Only Thing" to Protect a Child Like Ours
Alvaro and Myriam are the parents of Vanessa, who was just 40 days old -- too young to have been vaccinated for whooping cough -- when she became extremely ill.
March 23, 2015
J.B. Handley: No Study Shows "Vaccines Didn't Cause My Son's Autism"
The cofounder of the autism advocacy site Generation Rescue says that if he ran the CDC, he would give "far fewer" vaccinations to children, "and I'd give them in a much more careful way."
March 23, 2015
Study: Antibiotic Use in Animals Projected to Soar
The use of antibiotics in food animals has become a public health concern due to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A new study predicts that antibiotic use will only increase around the world as the demand for meat rises.
March 23, 2015
Texas Bar Charges Willingham Prosecutor with Misconduct
It's another blow to a case that may have led to the execution of an innocent man.
March 18, 2015
Did You Watch "The Jinx"? Here are Six True-Crime Docs to Stream Next
These six true-crime films from FRONTLINE explore the dark corners of both the human mind and the criminal justice system -- and they're all streaming online, for free, right now.
March 18, 2015
Top NFL Rookie to Retire, Citing Concussion Risk
Chris Borland, a rookie linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, said that while he's in good health now, he's concerned about his future.
March 18, 2015
SEC Chief Endorses Stricter Standards for Investment Advice
The chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission told one of Wall Street's primary trade groups Tuesday it was her "personal view" that financial advisers should be required to place their clients' interests ahead of their own.
March 17, 2015
After Riot, Feds End Contract for Private Texas Prison
This is the second time that Management and Training Corp. has lost a contract to run the facility at Willacy, amid allegations of poor conditions or treatment of detainees.
March 17, 2015
Pope Francis's Remarkable Rise
In the two years since he was announced as Pope Benedict XVI's successor, Pope Francis has earned widespread admiration and remarkable cultural cachet. But he wasn't always so well-known.
March 13, 2015
In Syria, Darkness Takes On New Meaning After Four Years of War
As the Syrian war enters its fifth year, 11 million people have fled their homes, plunging much of the country into darkness. Those who remain face daily bombardments, food shortages and a crumbling medical infrastructure.
March 11, 2015
"Life in Baghdad": Finding Moments of Joy Amid the Chaos of War
A new short film is a surprising glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary young Iraqis.
March 11, 2015