This neglected tropical disease is no longer confined to the tropics. It’s here, in the United States, spreading silently in wildlife.

The human brain tends to slow down as we age — even healthy brains shrink. That can make learning and memory harder as people age. But some people’s brains shrink more slowly than their peers. This lucky group is called “SuperAgers.” They’re people aged 80 or…

Plus, staying cool without an air conditioner.

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases.

For those in Connecticut Heights, the District vowed to stop the spread of mosquitos by hitting the source -- the insects' larvae.

If you want to protect your ocular health in the long and short term, avoid these behaviors.

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The city is on track to inspect half as many cooling towers compared to the year inspections started in 2017.

Mississippi’s going through a bumpy time lately, and it’s not because of the heat -- turns out, the state is facing a major STD outbreak!

Image credits: Farhad Ibrahimzade. A greasy takeaway may seem like an innocent Friday night indulgence. But our recent research suggests even a single

While rare, the rate of the Powassan virus is increasing and can cause severe disease, including inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

Signs of pancreatic cancer are tough to spot, and early detection and treatment are key. If you have these pancreatic cancer symptoms, see your doctor ASAP.

Researchers at a university in Milan found that pasta has several properties that can boost your endorphins and serotonin levels. Here's what you should know.

Erica Kahn was visiting Arizona last year when a wild bat managed to wedge itself between her camera and her mouth.

We're living through a massive, life-saving breakthrough. Trump’s health secretary is trying to strangle it.

Literal “hallucinations” were the result.

A greasy takeaway may seem like an innocent Friday night indulgence.

Stratus is similar in symptoms and seriousness to other Omicron variants, but it may present a never-before-seen symptom: hoarseness.

This recent study highlights just how great of an affect viral infections can have on our health in both the short-term and long-term.

UPDATE Eastern Idaho Public Health officials confirmed to EastIdahoNews.com that Thursday’s case of measles was located in Bonneville County. EIPH officials said Thursday that anyone who suspects they might have contracted or been exposed to measles and wants…

The key to making potatoes part of a healthy diet comes down to how you cook them, according to a large study published in BMJ.

This report describes acute hepatitis B infection in a nursing home resident who used a shared glucometer that was also used on a resident with chronic hepatitis B.

New CDC director also backed a new option for infant immunization against RSV

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No supplement is going to dramatically improve your sleep, but some may offer modest benefits with minimal side effects.