Health

A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months.

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now identified the previous recall of certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors as “most serious" and is warning that using the recalled device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it.

New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.

A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.

Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.

In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.

The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.

A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.

The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he experienced dramatic weight loss after adopting an extreme carnivore diet.

Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.

Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.