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CDC data shows U.S. suicide rates remained high in 2022 and 2023, with efforts showing promise.

Rabies is a deadly disease. Without vaccination, a rabies infection is nearly 100% fatal once someone develops symptoms. Texas has experienced two rabies epidemics in animals since 1988: one involving coyotes and dogs in south Texas, and the other involving gray foxes in west central Texas. Affecting 74 counties, these…

Researchers are urging the CDC to get ahead of the H5N1 virus 'before it’s too late.'

Most healthcare providers are not able test specifically for the virus, making diagnosis tricky

Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 vaccines

Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris support supply-side tactics that are worse than ineffective.

People could previously get the nasal spray flu vaccine, called FluMist, from a health care provider, but now they can administer it themselves.

Vaccine provides an alternative to flu shots administered with needles

Study finds highest yearly number of prosecutions related to pregnancy – and experts say that is likely an undercount

Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S. About 4 in 10 Americans have obesity overall and about 1 in 10 have severe obesity

The latest human case of bird flu in the U.S. occurred in a patient with no reported exposure to affected animals, sparking questions over whether the virus is spreading between people. Experts say that's unlikely but argue the case raises other concerns.