Hypertension in childhood increases risk for heart disease later on. Now, a new study shows that high blood pressure in children is on the rise.

A Washington resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, according to the Washington State Health Department, and they’re ...

Six people have died due to an outbreak of listeria linked to prepared pasta meals sold at major US grocery chains. A doctor explains how to reduce your risk of illness.

Sleep problems often can interfere with sex. Experts explain ways to navigate your relationship with a snoring partner while keeping your sex life intact.

High intake of ultraprocessed foods is associated with a higher risk of colorectal tumors that often lead to cancer, a new study has found.

If your goal is improving health and longevity, experts say your focus should be on maintaining a regular fitness routine ...

Experts say FDA officials and doctors should treat hormone therapy like any other drug that has both benefits and risks, and remember that hormones aren’t the only options for treating menopausal ...

Scientists studied hundreds of kids and staff members to learn how respiratory viruses circulate in schools. Here’s what they found, as peak virus season approaches.

In a pivotal move, the US Food and Drug Administration has changed // done away with the lengthy black box warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms.

Insomnia has been associated with a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Disrupted circadian rhythms — our body clocks in which melatonin plays a role — and insufficient sleep have been ...

Republicans in Washington successfully defused the 43-day government shutdown without surrendering to Democrats’ demands to spend billions more to offset spiking health insurance costs.

Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former ...