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It's the season to get colds and flu as we gather with friends and family indoors, increasing the chances that viruses will spread. We also tend to overdo activities during holiday festivities, which ...

Even though it's the holiday season, it's important to eat right to stay healthy and hearty. Some foods help fill you up while allowing you to stick to your weight-loss or maintenance plan even during...

There have been 61 confirmed cases of bird flu in the United States, including one 65-year-old Louisiana man who is hospitalized in critical condition from the illness. Most human cases of bird flu, c...

When we think about kitchen hazards, we most likely worry about burns, scrapes, or cuts. But your eyes can be at risk of mild to severe injuries when preparing meals, especially during the holidays wh...

While everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving side dish, the star of the festive table is undoubtedly the turkey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that Americans eat more than 46 milli...

Over 110,000 bottles of a popular blood pressure medication were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after authorities found that a key ingredient used in the product was compromised. T...

There may be danger lurking in your home. Mold can be a nuisance as well as a health hazard. Black spots and dusty patches on the walls may indicate that your home has mold. According to the U.S. Depa...

There are 21 million transfusions of blood products every two seconds in the United States. And because it's only possible to store blood for a limited time, it's important for Americans to donate the...

A rare but deadly disease spread by mosquitoes has one town in Massachusetts closing its parks and fields each evening. Four other towns are urging people to avoid going outdoors at night. They're con...

Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the United States, but there are ways to protect yourself from the silent killer, the nation's fifth-largest cause of death, according to Dr. Chauncey Crandal...