Public Health

Here’s why the CDC is so concerned about deadly flesh-eating bacteria and ways to avoid being infected

These four researchers are highlighting environmental inequities and improving the health of their communities

Here’s what to know about the fall COVID boosters, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended for all people aged six months and older

Since 1970 more than 350 weather stations have experienced at least one six-hour period of a potentially deadly combination of heat and humidity. Scientists expect these episodes will increase as temperatures rise

Many states prioritize using money from a federal energy assistance program for low-income people to defray energy costs for heating rather than cooling bills

The bite of the lone star tick makes people allergic to a sugar found in mammalian products, and many doctors don’t know about it.

The full death toll from extreme heat waves, hurricanes and other climate-related disasters often isn’t revealed until weeks, months or even years after an event occurs

An updated COVID vaccine will be available soon, but certain groups may benefit more than others

Researchers in Hawaii are studying the effects of the deadly blazes on its island of Maui, including how they have impacted drinking-water quality and might affect local marine ecosystems

August and September will bring tens of millions of public school students back to class. Many face health risks from rising temperatures

A new study reveals the absorbency of pads, tampons and other menstrual products is significantly different than labels suggest

Global efforts to eradicate the poliovirus were recently described as unsuccessful—yet Afghanistan and Pakistan are now on the verge of eliminating it