Federal Medicaid funds can no longer be used for gender-affirming care for youth, a decision that healthcare providers warn will harm vulnerable transgender yo…

A study found that adults over 50 with both abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency face a 123% higher risk of death over six years. This underscores the ne…

Ticks that carry Lyme disease are spreading to new areas in the southern U.S., increasing public health risks as reported cases rose by nearly 20% in 2022. Thi…

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a sixth province, Bas-Uele, following a death linked to travel from the previously affecte…

Over a billion people globally suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which poses serious health risks. Researchers are leveraging artificial i…

A heat dome is expected to bring record-breaking temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit to the Southeast and Florida starting this weekend, raising heal…

Aluminum deodorants, endorsed by dermatologists for their effectiveness in managing sweat and odor, are considered safe despite past health concerns. Brands li…

New EU rules banning PFAS in food packaging have raised concerns among small businesses due to the financial and administrative burdens of compliance, includin…

A gas pipeline leak in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, has heightened safety fears among residents, prompting calls for increased transparency and over…

Australia exported 22,333 metric tons of plastic waste to Indonesia in 2023–24, contributing to a total of over 200,000 metric tons of plastic that Indonesia s…

July 2023 was the hottest month on record in the contiguous U.S. since 1895, driven by climate change and natural cycles, intensifying heatwaves and health ris…