Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. These are the steps you need to take to reduce your risk.

Zoonotic diseases, like COVID-19, malaria, and rabies, are illnesses that can spread from animals to people and vice versa.

Kawasaki disease is most likely to affect children under five years old and of Asian heritage. Here's how to recognize the ...

The tropical illness can quietly attack your heart if left untreated. Here’s what a leading scientist says we can do to prevent the spread.

First spotted decades ago but largely forgotten, a newly named form of diabetes stems from undernutrition and is thought to ...

The CDC warns of Chagas, the potentially deadly "kissing bug" disease. Here's what it is, and how to avoid getting bitten by a kissing bug in Ohio.

Here is what you need to know about the causes of Chagas disease, the symptoms, and how you can protect yourself.

After a severe outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in southern Indiana deer, the state's department of natural ...

Gingivitis is one of the most common inflammatory oral diseases. It affects an estimated 50–100% of adults and children at some point in their lives. Luckily, gingivitis can be treated if caught in ...

An acclaimed researcher is an expert at explaining complicated problems. Now she has to confront the most vexing question: ...

The New York City Health Department is currently responding to a cluster of Legionnaires' disease that has infected at least 67 people, up from 22 cases just a week ago. As of Aug. 5, the outbreak has ...

Nail clubbing, characterized by rounded, thickened, and downward-curved nails, serves as a subtle yet significant indicator ...