Tuberculosis, also known as "the white plague," is rising in the U.S. post-pandemic, with over 10,600 cases confirmed in 2024, the CDC reports.

"Diesel pollution is linked to asthma, heart disease, lung cancer, premature death and harm to children's developing lungs and brains." ...

The surgeon general may be the nation’s doctor, but she’s not your doctor. At least that’s the view of Casey Means, the physician turned wellness influencer who is vying for the role. When asked ...

The antibody shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV. The ...

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson have chosen Dr. Sandra Valenciano to say on as the permanent Director of Public Health. Valenciano has been the county’s ...

A new pathway program will help strengthen the workforce pipeline within Rhode Island’s health care sector, according to leaders.

Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program has allowed doctors with past misconduct to certify patients. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and ...

GLP-1s have quickly become one of the most popular types of weight loss drug in America. Nearly 1 in 5 people have taken them at some point, according to research from KFF, a health information ...

Whether they’re using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health.

New data finds that medically tailored meals could reduce health care costs while directing more funding to U.S. food ...

Recent Master of Public Health graduates from the University of New Haven’s WeEmbody Lab co-authored multiple peer-reviewed ...