Pfizer's mRNA flu vaccine worked better than a standard flu shot in a large Phase 3 trial, researchers reported in the results of a clinical trial.

Most folks with genetics that put them at risk for high cholesterol and early heart disease aren't aware of their danger, a ...

Obesity should not be considered a barrier for a patient who needs a shoulder replacement procedure, researchers argued in a ...

Common health problems of old age -- dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls -- can become catastrophic following a ...

Studies have shown that fiber lowers cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar and promotes weight loss, since high-fiber foods tend to make eaters feel more full. It may also protect against heart ...

As COVID-19 vaccination guidance continually evolves, local health officials remind families that vaccines remain available for all age groups — including ...

Alongside the guidance update, HHS plans to study biological mechanisms and possible links that may contribute to autism.

For the flu, vaccination trends are a little muddier. Some sources have suggested flu vaccinations are down. Over two million ...

The mutated strain, known as subclade K, is causing a surge in cases in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan. Here's what to ...

A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the ...

The director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Sameer Vohra, joined a chorus of doctors, epidemiologists and ...

When it comes to the upcoming influenza season, there's a potential mismatch between the vaccine and what might circulate, raising the risk that the flu season could be severe. And that risk could be ...