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Enoki mushrooms contaminated with Listeria have made people sick, according to public health officials. Two people — one in Nevada, one in Michigan — were hospitalized. Here's what to know.

Infectious disease experts shared input on RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — and whether or not adults and children can be infected with it more than once as the county experiences a surge of illness.

As COVID cases rise, Los Angeles County Public Health officials have "strongly" recommended residents wear a mask ahead of the approaching holiday season.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association are calling on the Biden administration for assistance to combat an "alarming surge of pediatric respiratory illnesses."

Young people 12-34 years old may be at risk of hearing loss due to the prevalence of unsafe listening practices from headphones, earbuds and attendance at loud music venues, a new study suggests.

Cancer screenings are still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. The interruption may likely cause a delay in disease diagnoses and proper treatment.

Nearly half of the world’s population suffer from oral illnesses such as cancer, gum disease and tooth decay or loss. The majority are in ow- and middle-income countries.

A controversial paper published in the journal Human Reproduction Update notes that sperm counts have declined globally by about half since the 1970s — but experts are cautious about the results.

A recent study that evaluated young patients after they underwent double mastectomies as they transitioned into becoming male indicates that their quality of life has drastically improved. The study is from Northwestern Medicine.

Moderna’s vaccine catered to the Omicron variant produced more antibodies than the company’s original COVID shot. About 31 million U.S. citizens have received an Omicron-tailored shot.

Christina Applegate, a star of "Dead To Me," is in the news due to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and battle with the neurological disorder — here's what others must know about the disease.

California's early flu season has begun to putting pressure on local emergency departments forcing hospital to use overflow tents outside emergency rooms.

Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ1.1 were responsible for roughly 44.2% of COVID-19 cases in the United States during the week of Nov. 6–12, 2022, according to public health officials.

Air strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure from Russia have caused long-lasting power cuts. The outages are threatening hospital treatments and running water.

Tobacco usage has decreased among middle and high school students over the last three years. However, health officials say the current rates are still concerning.

Many Nigerians often find it difficult to see a doctor because they don’t have enough money. Therefore, some are finding creative ways to get health insurance.

The CDC is conducting a health study on a California army base after toxic chemicals were found in drinking water. Veterans who were once stationed there developed cancer years later.

The COVID-19 reinfection could be more deadly than the first case regardless of vaccination status. Reinfected patients could have more than double the risk of death, a new study says.

Dental patients can be at risk of contracting nontuberculous mycobacteria or other infections from dental waterlines that have a high amount of bacteria in their water supple, the CDC warns.

A new study from researchers in Australia found that just a single small crack on the surface of a Teflon-coated pan could release about 9,100 plastic particles.