Researchers developed a urine test that detects bladder cancer, predicts which patients will benefit from immunotherapy versus chemotherapy, and can confirm whether treatment worked.

A new study reveals that vaping in households with asthmatic children significantly increases the risk of asthma flare-ups. Researchers found that secondhand exposure to vaping, even without tradition...

Higher burden of medical debt is associated with significantly increased incidence of late-stage lung, colorectal, cervical, skin, kidney, bladder, and head/neck cancer, new research shows.

Americans owe $220 billion in medical debt, according to a federal survey.

A new report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds most Americans are not getting enough fiber to maintain a healthy heart.

The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has found a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak over the summer that was tied to lettuce.

Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely

The virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate during adulthood, causing the painful, itchy rash known as shingles.

Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.

The Trump administration has refused to spend billions of dollars that Congress appropriated for health programs, putting them at risk of expiring Wednesday when the fiscal year ends.   Such a move…

Measles is traveling, with outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York, and exposures on transportation and in sports. What should you know before getting on a plane or train?

Major changes are coming on Oct. 1 for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance.

Another measles death has been reported by Pennsylvania health authorities, marking the fifth death of 2026 and the most since an outbreak in 1991 killed at least 13 people.

The state’s outbreak is currently the largest in the U.S.

FDA elevates salad dressing and popcorn recalls to highest risk level over Salmonella concerns as food safety remains under scrutiny.

Insomnia may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, dementia and several mental health conditions, a new study finds.

Group's recommendations on cervical cancer screening, cardiovascular prevention were blocked

Health secretary calls for medical and lifestyle details to be sent to doctors and AI to address ‘chronic disease epidemic’

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of health workers. The new statistics were released Sunday.

Pennsylvania on Monday surpassed 900 measles cases, after adding more than 100 additional cases in the past week. The Pennsylvania Department of Health updated its measles dashboard Monday, putting…

Smith is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.

In one video, a woman shows her bill on camera. The grand total was $45,000. “Thankfully my insurance covered the majority,” she said. But she still owed $1,982.93.

A delayed clinical trial underscores the stakes of federal research funding cuts for children with DIPG, a deadly brain tumor with few treatment options.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendation process has been blown up in the past year, and decision-making has ground to a halt.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections.

Flu season is around the corner. Here's what to know and how to prepare you and your family before the season peaks.

Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.

New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.

There are six different types of impacted hand soaps.

Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.

A recalled thyroid medicine has been classified under the FDA's most serious risk level, indicating it could potentially be deadly.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists were ​barred from the White House on Thursday, just hours after a federal judge deemed US President Donald Trump's ban of the three news outlets likely unconstitut...

Uninspected food “may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that put consumer health and safety at risk,” the recall announcement said.

The World Health Organization warns that Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.

The CDC's latest report from Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey highlights students' diets, sleep and mental health, which are priorities for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Stroke rates among young adults have nearly doubled in three decades. Experts say early attention to cardiovascular health could help reduce the risk.

Administration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territory

As RSV season approaches in much of the country, the AAP and others are fighting for more babies to get immunized before leaving the hospital at birth instead of waiting for a pediatrician visit. But hospitals are running into roadblocks like the high cost of the immunizations and a struggle with insurance companies to negotiate a new payment structure for them.

The FDA has only approved COVID vaccines for a particular age range and for people who have underlying risk factors.

Trump had been gaining ground in the polls. A new survey shows that momentum may have come to an abrupt end.

About 167,639 pounds of raw beef, pork and goat products are being recalled because they were produced without federal inspection.