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August 3 marks Esther Day, a day honoring Esther Earl, a young woman who died of thyroid cancer in 2010 and was an active member of Hank and John Green’s Nerdfighter community.

The ultimate calendar of August’s awareness days, national months, and more...

Keeping people in cities healthy, especially in poorer neighborhoods, is challenging. One simple, effective, and scientifically proven prescription for better health is planting more trees.

Artist Stanley Tong held a silent auction for Sandy Hook Promise when showing his “Thoughts & Prayers” series.

The woman impacted many lives, which was reflected in the support she received at her final 'Honor Walk.'

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The new doll, which features a cane and comes in Braille packaging, costs just $11.

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection.

A new study revealed a number of heavy metals in tampons sold in the U.S. and Europe. Here are some other options to consider for your next cycle.

Wastewater surveillance hit the big time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when officials started using this technique to monitor local virus levels.