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As cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb, health experts are urging some high-risk populations to take extra precautions as they may be more at risk to experience serious complications caused by the illness. 

A Florida resident has died from an infection of Vibrio vulnificus, a type of “flesh-eating” bacteria that thrives in warm coastal waters. It is the first reported death linked to the bacteria this year in the U.S. Florida has the highest rate of Vibrio vulnificus infections in the country. 

Most new mums have heard conflicting advice about what they should and should not eat while breastfeeding. From avoiding spicy food to cutting out dairy, social media is full of well-meaning tips that can leave parents feeling overwhelmed

Twenty-eight Pennsylvania hospitals have earned top marks on a U.S. News & World Report ranking of facilities based on patient outcomes and experiences for specialty care and common procedures

Periods of disruption have often forced societies to rethink old assumptions, create new institutions, and find novel ways to solve problems. I have been thinking about that idea over the past year after seeing a record number of measles cases in the U.S.; disease outbreaks not seen in our country in decades, such as New…

Ky. (WAVE) – Jefferson County Public Schools is less than 48 hours away from its first day of school, with roughly 96,000 students expected to return to class. District leaders say they are confident the day will go smoothly, and Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood is opening the year with a direct message to families

The monsoon brings welcome relief from the scorching heat, but the humid weather and increased risk of infections pose unique health challenges. Consuming the right monsoon season food becomes crucial to support digestion, immunity and overall well-being during the rainy months. Knowing which foods to include in your rainy season diet and which to avoid…

Covid-19 has killed more than a million people in the United States, but in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that lockdowns were “the thing that did the most damage to our country.”

Bifidobacteria are increasingly studied as a marker of gut health across a lifetime. In this interview, microbiome researcher Sudarshan Shetty explains what shapes them, how they change with age, and what diet can do

Few breakfast foods are as consistently popular as English muffins. Whether topped with butter and jam, layered with peanut butter, crowned with avocado and eggs or transformed into a hearty breakfast sandwich, this humble bread has become a staple in kitchens across the country