There were nearly 30,000 hippos in the 1970s. Today, fewer than 1,200 remain. Wildlife officials confirm why more than 40 hippopotamuses died suddenly: 'Unfortunately, this has happened before' first ...

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially fatal virus spread by mice. This California mountain town is seeing a concerning uptick ...

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, safety experts are reminding families to prioritize water safety. Saturday marks National Learn to Swim Day, a date established by Swimways Corporation in 2014 to ...

If you are working outside during a heat wave, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends drinking 8 ounces (1 cup) of water every 15 to 20 minutes during work. Drinking water both ...

A new Florida law effective July 1 will ban the addition of fluoride to drinking water. Dentists say it will lead to more ...

A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Hypertension and mental health are closely linked. Psychologist Aanchal Choudhary Ahuja highlights how chronic stress, social ...

Brazil, one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of poultry, has confirmed the country’s first bird flu outbreak on ...

The United States is in the midst of the second-highest year of measles cases since 2000, when the disease was declared eliminated in this country, meaning that cases within the United States ...

The newly approved test, developed by Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc., is designed for patients aged 55 and older who are ...

The FDA cleared the first blood test on Friday to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease among older Americans already exhibiting ...