Early-onset neonatal sepsis and meningitis are associated with an increased risk for childhood epilepsy, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Network Open.

For many years, health experts have been concerned about "food deserts," places where residents lack good nutritional options. Now, an MIT-led study of three major global cities uses a new, granular ...

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. canceled a meeting of government health panel that helps guide what preventive ...

Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems with ...

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children ...

Global deaths from AIDS have dropped to their lowest levels in more than 30 years, in part due to efforts to fight HIV. But U ...

A labeling mistake has led to a nationwide recall of four different types of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons, ...

Childhood maltreatment leaves deep and lasting marks that have far-reaching consequences, extending beyond immediate trauma ...

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading health concern in Hong Kong, prompting many to undergo regular heart check-ups for ...

The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can't prevent concussion. If so, why wear it ...

Research by Professor Ike Silver and co-authors examines why people tend to escalate moral judgments when responding publicly ...

Our bodies are designed to handle the heat. But high temps and overexertion can push them to the limit, leading to dangerous, ...