Experts say obesity is linked to heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, and it is among the leading causes of preventable, premature death. It is also an economic and ...

Obesity is a disease characterized by having excessive body fat, increasing a person’s risk for many serious health problems, ...

If you're suddenly feeling more tired and thirsty, needing the bathroom more often, or struggle to fend off infection, you ...

A CDC report released last week shows population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35 ...

Episcopal Health Services (EHS) has launched two vital community health programs aimed at addressing the growing issues of ...

The Minnesota Department of Health received part of a $5 million Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant to ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the total death count from the 2023-2024 flu season and revealed it to be one of the worst for child deaths in U.S. history. 199 children ...

Harris spoke about the disadvantages Black Americans grapple with, and her opponent Donald Trump. We verify her claims.

As a deadly mpox outbreak continues to spread in Africa and other parts of the world, new questions are emerging about ...

Type 1 diabetes is a condition wherein your pancreas makes little to no insulin. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Insulin helps blood sugar enter the cells in your ...

"GLP-1 agonist drugs have revolutionized type 2 diabetes care, but weekly injections can be a burden. A once-monthly shot could simplify treatment, improving adherence, quality of life, and ...

The 'Joint Continental Response Plan' is supposed to start from September 2024 and en in F3bruary 2025 with a focus on mpox response efforts and operational and technical support. Mpox cases are ...