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One person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, marking the first reported death as health officials continue investigating the

Louisiana has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus of the 2026 mosquito season, and state health officials say that infected mosquitoes have been detected in 13 parishes

Access to a working laundry is one of the easiest ways to reduce rates of scabies, which is widespread in many remote Indigenous communities and can increase the risk of rheumatic heart disease

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Outdoor workers in Grand Rapids Thursday faced dangerous air quality conditions

File photo of the National Geographic Sea Lion, the sister ship to the National Geographic Sea Bird (Photo by Sylvain CORDIER/Gamma-Rapho

Dr. Oz answers quick questions about caffeine, exercise, diet, sleep and other lifestyle choices tied to wellness and healthy aging

Taco Bell announced it is removing all iceberg lettuce from its supply chain and replacing it after federal health officials linked an outbreak of cyclosporiasis to a single supplier. Mario Tama/hide caption

Tar spot is a relatively new corn disease in North Dakota, but it is one that Richland County producers should keep on their radar this growing season. The disease was first confirmed in Richland County in fall 2024, marking the first detection of tar spot in North Dakota. Although disease levels remained very low and…

Routine eye exams may do far more than detect the need for a new pair of glasses. An ophthalmologist explains how eye exams can reveal early signs of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other serious health conditions. He also discusses why many people unknowingly adapt to declining vision, why glaucoma is often called the “silent thief…

Saturday has an air quality of green, which is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may still experience varying symptoms from long periods spent outdoors