People shouldn’t have to have fundraisers to pay for something this important to a child’s health and well-being,” Jami ...

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Louisiana has long had high rates of seasonal illnesses, often ranking among the worst in the nation. Experts warn a recent ...

Public health officials have confirmed the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Los Angeles County this year.A statement ...