A genetic test may one day predict a child’s risk of obesity in adulthood, paving the way for early interventions.

Unfortunately, the Trump administration and the Republican majorities in Congress are putting access to lifesaving ...

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the entire Chicago area Wednesday and Thursday, when the ...

After a case of measles was confirmed in Jefferson County, officials recommend the MMR vaccine. What to know about it before ...

President Donald Trump’s candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advanced out of a Senate committee ...

How low should you set your thermostat for as record-breaking heat sweeps over the country? Here's what experts and other ...

The disease causes serious illnesses in about 1 in 150 infected people, and can prove fatal. No human cases have been ...

The first thing to know: not all cholesterol is “bad.” Foods with cholesterol such as nuts, fish, and eggs make up a healthy ...

Researchers examined the link between incidental physical activity intensity and a lower risk of things like heart attack and ...

A recent survey indicates that many new mothers are unsure about vaccinating their children, raising concerns among health ...

These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while more prevalent in the ...

Distrust of science is fueling such misguided proposals as scaling back critical public-health agencies.