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If the results are confirmed, the company would have to implement a plan to reduce the health risks.

Sonoma County crews were beginning work this week on a new mental health and substance use disorder facility for local youth, advancing a project meant to reduce reliance on out-of-county facilities.

Plus, is it COVID, flu, a cold or allergies?

Sleep makes a big difference in your energy levels, but is there a best time to go to bed? Sleep specialists share the “best” bedtime, along with other tips for better-quality sleep.

Is waist-to-height ratio better than BMI? New research suggests it may better predict heart risk. Learn how to measure yours and what your number means.

International body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.

Early-onset colorectal cancer is rising globally. This Roadmap examines current knowledge gaps in risk factors, proposes an integrative conceptual model for risk factor discovery and prevention, and highlights the role of transdisciplinary science and patient…

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

Dr. Krista Edelman, a Richmond gastroenterologist, went public with her story and safety advice after waking up with a bat in her mouth, prompting Virginia health officials to detail when bat contact warrants rabies precautions.

A genetic variant spreading among malaria parasites in Uganda is linked to reduced susceptibility to key antimalarial drugs, a study finds.

The measles-related deaths announced Tuesday of two Lancaster County residents were the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years and led to a spat between Josh Shapiro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Supporting collagen production is vital to skin health. Here, experts break down the best skin-care ingredients you need for firm, hydrated, and plump skin.

A Richmond doctor woke up last week to find a bat trying to get into her mouth — and her viral story carries an important warning for anyone who encounters a bat inside their home.

A bat and a raccoon have tested positive for rabies in Chadwicks and Westmoreland, exposing two people and two dogs.

Kennedy answered questions about the Pennsylvania outbreak after attending a roundtable discussion at a Tampa elementary school.

Learn whether the antioxidant CoQ10 lives up to its hype as an athletic performance supplement, and potential benefits and risks to expect if you take it.

Dolly Parton’s death is bringing new attention to her history of recurring kidney stones. A Duke Health urologist explains when kidney stones can become life-threatening, their potential connection to other health conditions, and how to reduce the risk of rec…

Four infected employees being treated in hospital; mosquito traps deployed at Frankfurt hub.

Students would still be required to get vaccinated against 7 diseases.

Ugandans spend Shs240b annually on dental care as health ministry plans Shs131b strategy Daily Monitor

A massive study shows what illnesses and injuries spike in emergency room visits during heat waves in Chicago. Researchers at Northwestern University examined more than 916,000 records from 2011 to 2023. They found that when the temperatures hits 92.6 degrees…