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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

The first thing to know: not all cholesterol is “bad.” Foods with cholesterol such as nuts, fish, and eggs make up a healthy ...