Health

Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.

Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.

Camp Periwinkle is a cherished retreat for children battling cancer at Texas Children's Hospital, along with their siblings, offering a week of fun, healing, and emotional support.

The “Make America Healthy Again" commission released its latest draft report, which centers on promoting healthier diets and probing vaccines and prescription drugs.

Hundreds of people could potentially have been exposed to rabies during their summer vacation at Grand Teton National Park.

Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.

High blood pressure affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S.

McNeff’s death was described as "unexpected but peaceful."

The candymaker announced that four of its products will be made with a natural dye option starting next year.

Other companies have verbally committed to removing food dyes, but Kellogg’s is the first to sign a legally binding agreement to remove food colorings.

Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.

One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.

More people are not only consuming less alcohol but are being mindful about how much they drink based on findings in a recent poll.

Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.

An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.

Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.

The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.

Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.