West Nile virus is usually spread through the bite of an infected mosquito during the summer and fall. Your best bet to avoid ...

Extreme heat is considered the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment. About 2,000 Americans die each year on average from extreme heat, ...

Some wise counsel in advance can reduce the amount of opioid painkillers a patient takes after orthopedic surgery, new clinic ...

Infections caused by Naegleria fowleri can lead to symptoms including fever, seizures, hallucinations and death.

The NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence has seen a 60% decrease in funding between 2018 and 2024 because of decreased VOCA ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 ...

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heavy drinking is defined by eight or more drinks per week for women and 15 for men.

This week marks the start of the back-to-school season, with students heading back to the classroom in several schools across ...

The health secretary reportedly wants to fire all 16 members of the task force that advises insurers on what services they ...

A portion of South Jacksonville is under a boil water order. The village issued the order Sunday for rural customers along Old U.S. Route 36 between Gregory Road and Illinois Route 100. Customers in ...

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) released a plan to strengthen the state's youth behavioral health system amid an ...