Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.

There has been a recent increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

A silent but deadly epidemic is creeping through North America and scientists are sounding the alarm.

The NIH announced the beginning of a phase 1 first-in-human trial of a vaccine for Lassa fever, a potentially fatal viral hemorrhagic disease for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment.

Heat exposure has been linked to lasting benefits for overall health. Spending time in heated environments, like a sauna, can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases and can help improve sleep, ...

Measles is an airborne virus, and one of the most easily spread diseases known. Up to 90% of people who are not immune will become infected if exposed. Measles symptoms appear 10-14 days after ...

Numerous studies have found vitamin A is effective in reducing the severity of measles, including lowering mortality rates.

A mom went into anaphylactic shock from the contrast dye used in her CT scan, causing her to die within 90 minutes of its ...

Rates of fatal drug overdoses are higher than expected in most states, despite a 14.5% decrease in the year leading up to June 2024.

Montana’s rank as the worst state for teen drivers is consistent with its top ranking for states with the worst drivers ...

Researchers found that local overdose deaths increased in the days following a seizure, and recommended SF offer safe supply ...