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 ...

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

President Donald Trump’s candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advanced out of a Senate committee ...

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

The layoffs followed a March announcement by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who called for a major department overhaul.

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 ...

A recent survey indicates that many new mothers are unsure about vaccinating their children, raising concerns among health ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness, can be very difficult to diagnose early on, making it even more dangerous during peak season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Coming up on Here and Now, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti and the ongoing efforts to save young lives in the troubled island nation. Also ahead, how Black Health Matters is addressing health ...

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