Health

The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities. Independent experts say the conflict is …

After the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced two cases of measles-related deaths in one county, the local coroner appeared to contradict the account. And in an ongoing spat with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Health and Human Services Secretary Robe…

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Four goats at a Lexington petting zoo at a community event tested positive for rabies this month, according to a Davidson County Health Department news release. On Friday, the DCHD learned about a potential rabies exposure. On A…

DRC’s is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.

The Warren City Health District is alerting those in Warren who may have been exposed to measles during emergency visits.

A North Carolina teenager is critically ill with the rare infection as scientists study how rising temperatures could change where and when the amoeba thrives.

That bottle in your medicine cabinet may deserve a closer look.

Doctors said they had “significant concerns” about how the 66-year-old would cope with surgery.

North Carolina health officials say a central NC teen is critically ill with a rare Naegleria fowleri infection linked to warm freshwater.

From better sleep to improved cognitive function, mental health experts break down what 20 minutes of morning outdoor time does to your brain—and how to make it a habit.

The outbreak has been linked to a daycare in the metro Atlanta area.

Unfortunately, that’s a key part of how GLP-1s work — eat less, lose weight. But what if you didn’t have to change eating habits to shed pounds?

The Wayne County Health Department on Friday, Aug. 28, reported five confirmed cases of measles in the county.

They didn’t want this creepy mainstream trend going underground.

Scientists have debated whether the diabetes drug metformin acts primarily in the intestines or the liver. New findings clear up this confusion.

Large observational study links higher blood xylitol to cardiovascular events

She woke up to a bat trying to get into her mouth. A doctor’s terrifying encounter led to an urgent rabies scare -- and a lesson experts say everyone should know.

She woke up to a bat trying to get into her mouth. A doctor’s terrifying encounter led to an urgent rabies scare -- and a lesson experts say everyone should know.

A 30-year study of people in Norfolk suggested a link between cardiovascular problems and blood levels of xylitol, which is also commonly found in toothpaste

Foods rich in calcium, vitamin D, protein, and other nutrients can help support better bone mineral density.

Nutritionists warn against feeding infants unhealthy foods Daily Monitor

People from Ebola-affected countries will continue to be banned from entering Canada for another 30 days, prolonging the state of limbo for tens of thousands of people who have had their residency applications suspended since May.