Vaccines ... so many parents come to the pediatricians office armed with information they've read wanting to disarm doctors of shots for their kids. So are vaccines really a danger? A local doctor takes a shot at giving us just the facts.
SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 15: Marlboro Lights cigarettes are displayed at a tobacco store December 15, 2008 in San Francisco, California. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that people may file lawsuits against tobacco companies for deceptive advertising of 'light' cigarettes. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Best of 2007: Health
Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and scores of phytochemicals that scientists are just beginning to understand. Though their disease-fighting clout can be nuanced and complex, studies have shown that a diet of fruits and vegetables can lower various disease risks. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times)