An "extremely dangerous heat wave" is continuing to scorch a huge area of the eastern United States June 23, affecting tens ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

Hiding deep inside the body, a dangerous type of fat wraps itself around vital organs such as the kidneys, liver and heart — ...

Nearly 170 million people across 28 states are under various heat alerts, the federal agency says. “High temperatures in the ...

RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in babies, but Sanofi is one of a few companies producing a shot that can ...

The new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, is causing concern due to its subtle symptoms and high transmission rate.

Three Pennsylvania nonprofits share a uniquely focused mission on public health. Looming federal cuts to scientific research, ...

Unfortunately, no-see-ums are very likely to bite if you’re nearby, which can cause a burning sensation, as well as different reactions in humans, such as small, red welts at the bite site to allergic ...

Natural declines in muscle mass, strength, bone density, flexibility and reaction times significantly increase the risk of falls, a major cause of injury in older adults.

The newly reconstituted CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet this week. Packed with antivaxxers, the ...

Surgical face masks became a symbol of safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped prevent the spread of viruses, especially through the air.