It’s getting hotter and hotter outside due to global warming and, as a result, outdoor workers in southwestern states are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Making matters worse, many of these workers may not realize their health...

As the United States faces critical shortages of baby formula, parents are being cautioned against watering down formula in an effort to stretch out what they have. “Adding extra water to baby formula to try and make...

WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The rate of pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorders doubled in the U.S. between 2007 and 2019, according to new research that finds 1 in 5 births now results...

Americans will soon be able to self-test at home to find out whether they have COVID-19, the flu or another common germ, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The first nonprescription test that can spot all three respiratory viral...

Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem. Most tots in these programs aren’t getting nearly enough exercise. National guidance for child...

Pollution from varied sources caused 9 million deaths worldwide in 2019, accounting for 1 in 6 of all deaths, a new study says. Of those pollution-related deaths, three-quarters — close to 7 million — were caused by...

Annual lung cancer screenings are strongly encouraged for men and women in danger of developing lung cancer. But new research finds that among those who do get assessed, nearly half fail to seek prompt follow-up care when...

If you have asthma or allergies, you may be more likely to develop heart disease, and some medications may increase or lower that risk, a new review of clinical trials and lab research shows. “Many people think...

A combination of genetic testing and health screenings could identify more than 1 million U.S. adults with an inherited risk for a cholesterol disorder that increases their risk for premature heart attack and death, according to a...

Leukemia at a young age is likely to affect survivors’ longevity, a new study cautions. Even when they’re cured, teen and young adult survivors of leukemia have shorter life spans than those who’ve never had a blood...