A genetic test may one day predict a child’s risk of obesity in adulthood, paving the way for early interventions.

Unfortunately, the Trump administration and the Republican majorities in Congress are putting access to lifesaving ...

Mushrooms sold across two states have been recalled over fears they could be harboring listeria, a bug that "can cause ...

After a case of measles was confirmed in Jefferson County, officials recommend the MMR vaccine. What to know about it before ...

Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that lives in sea waters, brackish water and inside raw or uncooked seafood, led to four deaths ...

President Donald Trump’s candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advanced out of a Senate committee Wednesday following a party-line vote, moving her one step ...

Researchers examined the link between incidental physical activity intensity and a lower risk of things like heart attack and ...

How low should you set your thermostat for as record-breaking heat sweeps over the country? Here's what experts and other ...

More than 20 nonprofits that receive federal grants to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and those experiencing homelessness, filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump ...

The disease causes serious illnesses in about 1 in 150 infected people, and can prove fatal. No human cases have been ...

A bird infected with West Nile Virus was recently documented in San Ramon. The bird was Contra Costa County’s first to test ...

A recent survey indicates that many new mothers are unsure about vaccinating their children, raising concerns among health ...