What if childhood vaccines — particularly the combined measles-mumps-rubella vaccine — cause autism? Nearly three decades later, the debunked theory has gained renewed prominence in parallel with the ...

The contents of the webpage came up during Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senate confirmation process. Sen. Bill ...

Cuts to funding and personnel at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are endangering the public’s health and ...

Public interest in drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, also called GLP-1 RAs, has surged in recent ...

With a new flu virus variant circulating, scientists fear more sickness this winter. The vaccine may be slightly less ...

The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to community drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny in the United States over questions about whether the benefits outweigh the potential ...

The United States may be headed for a rough flu season, with a virus that causes more severe symptoms than the one last year ...

"A lot of Americans haven't even heard about this," Yam says. American's don't see COVID-19 as much as a health risk as they did before, she says, and the policy changes didn't necessary sway beliefs ...

Chesley reflects on CDC data showing over 60% of adults drink sugary beverages daily and why cutting back is so hard.

As Louisiana approaches the typical peak of its flu season, experts are warning of a new outbreak. The big picture: The new flu strain, a version of H3N2, emerged over the summer, raising fears that ...

Health experts recommend everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine. For those averse to needles, there’s a nasal spray vaccine that can be delivered to your home. COVID test ...