High infant mortality, high rates of premature deaths from treatable causes, and low rates of adult dental care push Arkansas near the bottom among states in a new health rankings report.

Several states designate June as Responsible Fatherhood Month or Fatherhood Awareness Month, an observance that raises awareness of the role fathers play in their children’s lives.

Fireworks injuries caused 14,700 people in the U.S. to seek treatment in emergency rooms last year, a sharp increase from 9,700 in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Doulas are professionals trained in childbirth who provide emotional, physical, and other supports to pregnant or recently pregnant women. This updated explainer examines their role in the birthing journey.

In times of extreme heat, it’s important to know how heat impacts the body and where to get up-to-date information on heat risk levels where you live.