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The CDC issued a health alert stating that a person with measles attended a large religious event in Kentucky last month, potentially exposing an estimated 20,000 people.

A drug called bempedoic acid (brand name Nexletol) has been shown to be an effective alternative for lowering cholesterol and reducing heart attack risk, according to a major study.

More than 520,000 people in 2021 got some type of buttock augmentation, including the BBL or Brazilian butt lift, yet the procedure has the highest mortality rate of any aesthetic surgery.

The 200,000 residents of Charlotte County, Florida are being advised to use tap water cautiously and avoid it from entering their noses after a man died from a brain-eating amoeba.

The FDA will restrict imports of the animal tranquilizer, Xylazine, known as "Tranq" on the street. The drug has now infiltrated much of the fentanyl and heroin supply in the U.S.

A biopsy has confirmed that President Joe Biden had basal cell carcinoma; doctors say the cancerous tissue was removed. Here's what you need to know about this common form of skin cancer.

The United States Center for Disease Control determined that a contaminated cough syrup made by an Indian manufacturer likely caused dozens of children to die in Gambia.

Hannah Diviney of Sydney, Australia, born with cerebral palsy, has started an online campaign to announce to Disney that it needs to create a princess with disabilities.

A plastic surgeon warned runners on social media that long distance running accelerates aging in the face as well as causing stress in the body.

More than half the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035, says the World Obesity Federation in a new report. Obesity rates are said to be rising particularly fast among children.

A man from Nashville, Tennessee, is eating nothing but McDonald’s fast food for 100 days in an unconventional attempt to lose weight. He's particularly watching portion control.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.

Devoting just 11 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every day would be sufficient to lower the risk of diseases, including heart disease and some cancers.

Black women face almost double the risk of developing high blood pressure in their childbearing years, according to a study published by the American Heart Association; it admitted its limitations.

A south Florida man died Feb. 20 after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating infection, from using tap water to rinse his sinuses. His case was the first in the U.S. this year.

After recent news that a brand of over-the-counter eye drops may have caused bacterial infections, two optometrists shared expert tips on safe usage for patients.

A new study from the American Cancer Society says that advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) cases are rising and the disease is being seen more frequently in younger patients.

A recent study suggests bisexual women may have poorer cardiovascular health (CVH) and a higher risk of heart disease than heterosexual females. Researchers analyzed data from 12,180 people.

Those who go to bed and wake up at different times or have disrupted sleep could face a higher risk of heart disease, according to a new study from the American Heart Association.

A popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study from Cleveland Clinic revealed. The study was published in Nature Medicine.