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(University of Copenhagen) Refugee children have scant access to medical care and are particularly vulnerable to disease.

Fresh research results from the University of Copenhagen show that just a few hours of schooling a week may have a pronounced positive impact on their health not only in childhood but later in life when they achieve adulthood.

A rising proportion of abortions worldwide put women's health at risk, as more are carried out without trained clinical help, a WHO report says.

More bad news for office dwellers: all that sitting at your desk all day not only may put your health at risk but is bad for your mental well-being.

You vacuum your house religiously to get rid of all the dust, dirt, and bacteria and make sure your indoor air is up to snuff.

But new research suggests that some vacuum cleaners may actually be making things worse, not better.

(National Jewish Health) Allergists, pulmonologists and general practitioners can learn the approaches and methods used to diagnose and treat allergic, respiratory and immune diseases at the 34th Annual Pulmonary & Allergy Update conference hosted Feb. 1-4 2012, by National Jewish Health.

Legalising same-sex marriage may create a healthier environment for gay men, say US researchers.

Of the 48% of Americans who said they'd skimped on their heath in 2011, 28% admitted to monkeying with their pill dosage in order to stretch their dollar.

WebMD investigates conditions that have an effect on the eyes, from color changes to swelling.

Learn what your doctor sees when he or she examines your eyes.

What we're learning about a killer -- and how to put that knowledge to use

In an exclusive interview with WebMD, the USDA says the replacement for the Food Pyramid will be announced on June 2 -- and that the new icon heralds a "monumental effort" to improve America's health.