Seaweed is one of the few foods that can credibly claim to be good for both people and the planet. So why don’t westerners eat more of it?
Every day, clues are released about a population’s health through toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs. In wealthier countries like the United States, sewer networks collect tiny bits of feces, urine, skin cells, sweat, and even blood, creating a snapshot…
Wegmans is recalling several cheese products, including its medium camembert, because they may be contaminated with listeria, which can cause serious illness.
Fewer U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, and more now believe that even moderate drinking can harm their health, a new Gallup poll finds.
Home should be a place where people feel comfortable and safe. But the poor quality of many Australian houses means this isn’t possible for some people.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruit is associated with reduced psychological distress, a detailed analysis of health survey data from more than 45,000 Australians has found.
There have now been 90 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in central Harlem, and 15 people are currently hospitalized battling the disease, the city’s health department announced.
The nationwide shortage of sodium chloride 0.9% intravenous (IV) saline has officially ended, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health raised the risk level for West Nile Virus, or WNV, to high in many communities, urging residents to protect themselves against the mosquito-borne disease.
Athletes who participate in combat sports like boxing and mixed martial arts and grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to show signs of brain changes associated with neurodegeneration than athletes from affluent neighborhoods, accor…
