Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC
(WASHINGTON) -- Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for... Read More.
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New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why
(NEW YORK) -- High blood pressure and body mass index, or BMI, may be directly linked to the increased... Read More.
Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report
(NEW YORK ) -- Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause... Read More.
Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate
(NEW YORK) -- The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people... Read More.
At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials
(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 88 new measles cases in South Carolina have been confirmed amid the state's... Read More.
Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC
(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the United States, according to newly released data from the... Read More.
Some policy experts struggle to make sense of new Trump health plan
(WASHINGTON) -- On the last day to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in most states,... Read More.
Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts
(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the U.S., with outbreaks popping up around the country, public... Read More.
South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases
(SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C.) -- At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's... Read More.
Everett, Snohomish County exposed to measles over holiday break
EVERETT, JAN. 9: Multiple locations in Everett and Snohomish County may have been exposed to measles the Snohomish County... Read More.
Flu activity continues to climb in US with at least 15 million cases: CDC
(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated throughout the United States, according to newly released data from the... Read More.
White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods... Read More.