Public Health

A sargassum seaweed bloom 5,000 miles wide is indeed headed for the Florida Gulf, but it’s unlikely to cause harm or derail your vacation plans.

These toxic substances, called PFAS, have been linked to cancer and other health issues.

Structural racism and the long-term health effects of stress may explain the disparities in death rates between Black men, white patients, and Black women.

The proposed new rule aims to address diseases caused by poor nutrition and health inequities.

Here are organizations that are working to help Puerto Rico recover from the latest hurricane.

Millions of Americans with hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids from stores and online retailers without seeing a doctor or getting a prescription first.

President Biden says he will sign the Inflation Reduction Act to help reduce health costs and promote clean energy.

Older Black and Latino adults say they often experience discrimination and bias in healthcare settings because of their race, age, and other factors.

Child deaths due to gun violence increased during the pandemic by more than one death per day.

Stay safe on beaches where sharks have been spotted by paying attention to warning signs and lifeguards, avoiding fishing areas, and more.

Understanding what happens to your body when the temperature climbs and how to avoid a heat-related illness is critical as dangerous conditions spread nationwide.

Climate change has been called the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. Environmental toxins can affect health in numerous ways. Here is what to know and how to protect yourself.

Like CPR or the Heimlich maneuver, knowing how to staunch a bleeding wound could help save a life in a mass shooting or other gun violence.

Will the loss of abortion rights lead to healthcare denial? A legal expert explains privacy rights, and IVF treatments, health insurance access, gender-affirming care, and more.

The safest fireworks shows are the ones run by professionals. But if you can’t resist lighting sparklers at home, follow these tips from health experts to lower the risk of injury or death.

Abortion bans hurt people, and researchers can detail the many ways loss of abortion and reproductive health rights harm society. Here, what they want you to know.

The decision leaves it up to individual states to decide whether to allow women to terminate their pregnancies and under what conditions.

Reports of empty shelves and price gouging have prompted lawmakers to take notice.

Experts say reform is needed to rein in escalating prices.