Federal health officials have moved 6 childhood vaccines off the routinely recommended schedule, framing it as expanding parental choice. A health policy researcher explains why the shift to "shared decision-making" could mean many children don’t get protected – especially in low-income families.

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‘Shared decision-making’ for childhood vaccines sounds empowering – but it may mean less access for families already stretched thin

Doctor’s visits are already rushed. Adding extra steps means some children, especially those from low-income families, simply won’t get the vac...

You can improve your home’s air quality this year with a few straightforward hanges—especially in how you cook, clean and use personal care products. An atmospheric chemist explains:

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Live healthier in 2026 by breathing cleaner air at home

An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day sent from overseas to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that decision away from the states.

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Americans have had their mail-in ballots counted after Election Day for generations − a Supreme Court ruling could end the practice

29 states allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted days after an election. A case before the Supreme Court could take that de...