Health

The federal government is clawing back $11.4 billion in COVID funding, a move that could affect local and state public health efforts across the country.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

The microorganisms in our intestines play an important role in many bodily processes, from digestion to emotions, and are a key factor in our overall health. A number of modern diseases could be traced to […]

Dozens of research projects focused on LGBTQ health have been canceled by the U.S. government, alarming scientists who say the move will harm public health and slow scientific progress.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

From watermelon stomach to chocolate cysts, you might wonder why doctors decided to name some ailments after foods—after all, it’s enough to put you off your dinner.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Black babies and children are more than twice as likely to die as white kids, and that gap has grown since the 1950s, a new study says.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Seed oils have recently come under heavy scrutiny but consuming them in moderation does not present a major health risk, according to Northeastern University experts.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

The flu is widespread in Colorado, but the virus hasn’t hit the state nearly as hard as some others.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

The head of the World Health Organization insisted on Monday it was “now or never” to strike a landmark global accord on tackling future pandemics, after the United States withdrew from negotiations.This article was originally […]

Parents across the U.S. should soon be able to determine how much lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury are in the food they feed their babies, thanks to a California law, the first of its kind, […]

Routine, relatively low-cost monitoring of several factors influencing water safety could ward off Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care settings, a new study suggests.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com