Every year, this illness makes the rounds in schools, playgrounds and day cares. This time, some parents and pediatricians ...

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a highly contagious — but usually mild — illness that typically affects kids under 5.

Even at a time of unprecedented challenges to the work of public health, there is room for optimism, says former CDC Director ...

“There are several reasons why the shingles vaccine may help reduce heart disease. A shingles infection can cause blood ...

She said the most common species is the blacklegged (deer) tick, which is associated with the majority of tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, that are transmissible to humans. She added that ...

A bout 10% of American adults have high cholesterol, making it a common health issue. But high cholesterol is potentially ...

The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some ...

The spike is a public health concern because Lyme disease can lead to life-threatening medical problems if left untreated.

Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness were among those hit by the Trump administration's mass firings over the weekend.