But new research suggests that a vaccine designed to protect you from shingles may have an unexpected hidden perk: It could ...

Vitamin D deficiencies may be more pronounced during the winter months due to less sunlight. Experts recommend people looking to up their vitamin D level not to take more than the recommended dose of ...

The decision to expand the COVID-19 vaccination program was made following consultations with experts from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Tuesday, the CDC said, with the goal of ...

The government-funded COVID-19 vaccination program is from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 next year to be expanded to cover all residents ...

Under Trump policies, cancer registries in 2026 will have to classify sex data strictly as male, female, or unknown.

The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory on the prevention and control of Seasonal Influenza (H3N2) in view of a ...

D FEDERAL DATA SHOWS THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 25,000 CASES OF WHOOPING COUGH IN THE UNITED STATES SO FAR THIS YEAR. IT ...

When it comes to staying fit, the age-old debate between walking and running continues to divide fitness enthusiasts. Running burns more calories and challenges the lungs, while walking is gentler on ...

Having a long and healthy life is a goal for most people. Many of us want to achieve our dreams, travel, retire leisurely, and watch our children grow up -- if we choose to have some. However, life is ...

Federal health officials made two consequential moves this month affecting infant health, as advisers voted to loosen ...

Life expectancy at birth in Arkansas rose by 1.4 years in 2022, although it remained lower than before the covid-19 pandemic, according to a report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and ...