This disease is more expensive than cancer and heart disease combined. And it’s only going to get worse.
A new study identifies dementia as a significant financial burden, with projected U.S. costs reaching $818 billion in 2026.
33 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
A new study identifies dementia as a significant financial burden, with projected U.S. costs reaching $818 billion in 2026.
Reports of flesh-eating bacteria are surfacing across international coastlines as warming ocean temperatures raise public health concerns.
Rutgers University researchers report that mice and rats in New York City and Philadelphia are exhibiting resistance to standard pesticides.
France has confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a record-breaking surge across Africa.
Tick-borne illnesses are driving ER visits up as testing costs and prevention knowledge become public health concerns
A new AACR report highlights that while U.S. cancer death rates have dropped significantly since 1991, severe geographic and socioeconomic disparities persist.
Public health concerns are driving a surge in guidance on tick prevention and backyard safety measures.
Health officials in Louisiana are investigating a Campylobacter outbreak linked to the consumption of unpasteurized milk.
Parents of elementary-age children are increasingly turning to GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy as obesity interventions
A six-week quarantine for 18 Americans exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship has officially concluded in Nebraska.
Australia confirms its first cases of H5N1 bird flu, marking the virus's arrival on the final continent previously unaffected by the outbreak.
A COVID-19 vaccine study previously blocked by the acting CDC director has been published in an outside medical journal.
New COVID vaccine research reveals both heart benefits and a rare side effect in older adults
Nebraska health officials confirm the state's first human West Nile virus case of 2026 alongside positive mosquito samples in Lincoln.
Fort Bend County has initiated emergency aerial mosquito spraying following a rapid surge in the local population.
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has ordered a halt to the construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility following a court order.
Researchers link accelerated biological aging in younger generations to a sharp rise in early-onset cancers
A tick-borne meat allergy linked to flu-like symptoms spreads across Connecticut, raising alarms nationwide.
H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia, triggering agricultural lockdowns and raising concerns for native wildlife across the continent.
The six-week quarantine period for American passengers exposed to hantavirus aboard the M/V Hondius has officially concluded in Nebraska.
Public health awareness intensifies as reports highlight an upward trend in tetanus cases and the importance of vaccination.
Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to meat products, is seeing increased public awareness and reporting across multiple U.S. states.
Reports of a rare, severe tick-borne virus in the north-central Minnesota lakes region are sparking widespread concern.
The MHRA has issued a new safety update regarding the risk of angioedema associated with the use of ACE inhibitor blood pressure medications.
Recent coverage highlights a dual shift in health awareness, focusing on the cognitive benefits of exercise and new data on outdoor feline health risks.
New research ties vitamin C to slower brain aging—could your breakfast juice be the key?
A new Yale study suggests that aging does not necessitate physical or cognitive decline, with nearly half of older adults showing improvement over time.
Activists clash with Congress over proposed $1B HIV funding cuts, calling it a threat to decades of progress
Urban mouse populations across Philadelphia, its suburbs, and New York City are displaying genetic resistance to common pest control poisons.
A major study linking the shingles vaccine to a 24% reduction in dementia risk is sparking renewed discussion on preventive health strategies.
Researchers are investigating a rise in early-onset colorectal cancer cases, with recent data highlighting connections to demographic and birth-related factors.
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have surpassed 1,000, prompting urgent warnings regarding the safety of millions of children in the region.
France weighs air conditioning adoption as record heat kills children and fuels national emergency warnings