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Nicole Lucas Hall(NEW YORK) -- One mother is dedicated to reaffirming that her daughter is beyond beautiful. Nicole Hall's daughter, Winry, was born with an extremely rare birthmark called congenital ...

Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, children under age 6 may be one step closer to being eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Moderna said We...

fstop123/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Egg freezing -- a process that involves collection, freezing and storage of a woman's eggs with the intention to use at a later time for pregnancy -- is more widely ...

Morsa Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 survivors are at increased risk of being newly diagnosed with diabetes up to one year after recovering, a new study suggests. Researchers from VA Saint ...

SONGPHOL THESAKIT/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- In the wake of a flurry of warnings from officials over a potential COVID-19 resurgence in the United States, there are growing concerns among health expert...

Courtesy Meire Carlos(NEW YORK) -- Meire Carlos was suffering from chronic kidney disease but like the estimated 90% of people who have the disease, she was not aware of it. In June 2021, after experi...

Courtesy HCA Healthcare's Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center (NEW YORK) -- A Nevada woman who gave birth to two children and suffered the loss of her husband during the coronavirus pandemic is reco...

Courtesy of Kati Martinez(NEW YORK) -- An Illinois mom is opening up about the moment she found out her son had Down syndrome, a pivotal turning point that she said has brought more purpose and joy to...

Oscar Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A new study has added to the body of research showing the risks pregnant people face due to COVID-19, especially among those who are not vaccinated. The study, pub...

Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- A little over a year ago, the U.S. pandemic response was all about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. The focus was on getting vials and need...