Drug-resistant infections caused by NDM-CRE bacteria have spiked by 460% in recent years, according to a new CDC report. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are contributing to the rise.
Pregnant women who have severe and prolonged morning sickness are at 50% higher risk for a vast number of mental health disorders, a new study suggests. Hyperemesis gravidarum, or HG,…
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro urged state residents to use the vaccine recommendations of several medical boards rather than those from the federal government. He also said health insurers in the…
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding roles, but it also has its challenges. According to a 2024 U.S. Surgeon General’s report, nearly 50 percent of parents said that most…
President Donald Trump and his top health officials warned that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may cause autism on Monday. But research on the link is not conclusive, scientists…
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has proposed changing its hepatitis B vaccine recommendations. Critics say the proposal lacks scientific justification and would undo a prevention strategy that has…
The Trump administration wants more people to consider Affordable Care Act plans with less generous benefits and high deductibles, including so-called 'catastrophic' plans, due to the possible impact of large…
States and medical societies that long worked in concert with the CDC are breaking with federal recommendations, saying they no longer have faith in them amid the turmoil at the…
Belly fat is a common but serious problem among men. It's linked to an array of health issues, including heart disease, cancer and stroke. Dietary changes and regular exercise are…
A daily, low-dose aspirin helps prevent the recurrence of certain colon cancers, a new study suggests. Colorectal cancer rates are down in older people but have been steadily rising in…