Health

Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.

The vaccine successfully stimulated an immune response in half of the treated patients, resulting in no cancer relapse after 18 months.

Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.

Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.

When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.

Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.

More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.

The House gave initial approval to a bill that would ban doctors from providing transition-related care to children. This is the furthest point the measure has reached in the Legislature.

Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.

The language of young love and lust, and the actions behind it, are evolving.

While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.

Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada

Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.

Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.

Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.

The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.

A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.

Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.