Health Mar 18

In this time of coronavirus and "social distancing," simple questions have suddenly become complex.

Health Mar 12

The lack of comprehensive figures means U.S. health providers could quickly be overwhelmed by undetected cases.

Health Mar 09

Who can get tested for the worrisome new coronavirus? It's a complicated question that's left doctors, patients and some health experts frustrated and concerned…

Nation Feb 27

A half-century ago, about 1 in 100 American adults were severely obese. Now it's 10 times more common.

Health Feb 27

California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.

Health Feb 20

For kids, the flu vaccine has been more than 50% effective in preventing flu illness severe enough to send someone to the doctor's office. Experts say that's considered pretty good for a flu vaccine.

Health Feb 14

Health officials Friday said 92 flu-related deaths have already been reported in children.

Health Jan 30

The rise is mostly due to lower death rates for cancer and drug overdoses.

Health Jan 21

A U.S. resident who recently returned from an overseas trip has been diagnosed with the new virus that has sparked an outbreak in China and stringent monitoring around the world, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.

Health Dec 06

Most of the nearly 2,300 people who suffered lung damage had vaped liquids that contain THC, the high-inducing part of marijuana.