Every year, this illness makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. This time, some parents and pediatricians ...

The CDC says 27 people across 18 states have been sickened, including six who died, after eating products made with pasta ...

Once a person falls, things usually go downhill; it’s one of the leading causes of people going to the emergency department,” ...

Drug-resistant bacteria are evolving as fast as manufacturers can put out antibiotics. A new bug is proliferating rapidly in the U.S. and in SC.

Sacramento's skyline changed colors on Monday night. The capital city is one of 1,500 sites across the nation turning teal to ...

According to a new paper published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the risk rises three to fivefold in the ...

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious — but usually mild — illness that typically affects kids under 5.

Even at a time of unprecedented challenges to the work of public health, there is room for optimism, says former CDC Director ...

The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some ...

“There are several reasons why the shingles vaccine may help reduce heart disease. A shingles infection can cause blood ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

The spike is a public health concern because Lyme disease can lead to life-threatening medical problems if left untreated.