There has been nationwide total of 1,267 confirmed cases of measles this year, with Kentucky being the latest state to ...

For most Americans, the 4th of July is marked by patriotic celebrations with family and friends — but for some, the festive ...

The government’s top vaccine official, working under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., restricted the approval of two ...

The U.S. is about to break a record for the number of reported measles cases in a year since the infection was considered ...

Charli Garza, who is on the autism spectrum, draws with chalk at Autism House in Magnolia. The business is one of several in ...

July marks the deadliest month for drowning, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young children ...

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According to Dr. Kang, the exact proper handwashing steps are: Lather well and wash for at least 20 seconds, including the ...

The so-called "big, beautiful bill" will lead to millions of fewer people having health coverage in the United States. It will make the country less prepared to detect and respond to a future pandemic ...

The estimated mean annual number of hypertension deaths from excessive alcohol use was higher in 2020–2021 than in 2016–2017, ...

The combination of climate change and pathogen expansion could be fueling a surge in infectious diseases. GEN consulted ...

Healthbeat reports extreme heat is rising in the U.S., posing health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. Stay safe ...