Threats to $140 million in funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses comes as some experts see the ...

Tuberculosis (TB) was the leading cause of death in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1900, TB — which ...

Some parts of the Mid-South could see heat indexes of 110 this week. Here's how you can say safe in the extreme temperatures.

According to a Johns Hopkins report, several virological, behavioural, and environmental factors drive summer Covid-19 waves.

The loss of federal funding from the Centers for Disease Control comes as Memphis health officials face rising rates of new HIV infections.

It’s the first time Operation Border Health has canceled in 26 years. More than 6,600 people received check-ups, dental services, diabetes screenings and more last year.

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Having enough food and water on hand when a disaster strikes is critical, but it’s not all there is to ...

Katz Women's Hospital in Manhasset is now Baby-Friendly certified, joining other LI hospitals that support breastfeeding and ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says swimming lessons for children and adults can reduce the risk of drowning.

For decades, states largely deferred to vaccine recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the ...

Quitting refined sugar may not be enough to control blood sugar. Hidden sugars exist in healthy foods. Refined carbs act like sugar. Physical inactivity reduces insulin sensitivity. Stress and poor ...

A local doctor shares her expertise about the Vibrio vulnificus infection that's claimed the lives of four Floridians this year, including a St. Johns County resident.