Trump’s budget proposal, from May, seeks to slash the Department of Health and Human Services’ budget by $31.3 billion ...

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

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

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

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

Distrust of science is fueling such misguided proposals as scaling back critical public-health agencies.

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.

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

These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while more prevalent in the ...

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 ...