A genetic test may one day predict a child’s risk of obesity in adulthood, paving the way for early interventions.

Unfortunately, the Trump administration and the Republican majorities in Congress are putting access to lifesaving ...

Mushrooms sold across two states have been recalled over fears they could be harboring listeria, a bug that "can cause ...

After a case of measles was confirmed in Jefferson County, officials recommend the MMR vaccine. What to know about it before ...

Infections of COVID-19 are growing or likely growing in half of the U.S. as of July 8, according to CDC estimates.

The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.

Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that lives in sea waters, brackish water and inside raw or uncooked seafood, led to four deaths ...

More than 20 nonprofits that receive federal grants to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and those experiencing homelessness, filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump ...

How low should you set your thermostat for as record-breaking heat sweeps over the country? Here's what experts and other ...

The disease causes serious illnesses in about 1 in 150 infected people, and can prove fatal. No human cases have been ...

Researchers examined the link between incidental physical activity intensity and a lower risk of things like heart attack and ...

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP)—like chronic or gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia—are among the ...