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Researchers have developed a new method to pinpoint outbreaks of dengue fever by tracking phone calls to public health hotlines, a team of scientists said on Friday.

A single "super-spreader" patient in a busy hospital emergency department spread Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) to 82 people in just three days during a big outbreak of the virus in South Korea, scientists say.

El Salvador confirmed on Friday a second case of a baby born with microcephaly linked to the Zika virus, the mosquito borne disease that can cause the serious birth defect and other severe fetal brain defects.

The targeted massage therapy known as acupressure may help breast cancer patients overcome fatigue, according to a new study.

The devastating neurodegenerative condition Alzheimer's disease is incurable, but with early detection, patients can seek treatments to slow the disease's progression, before some major symptoms appear.

Frustrated by the rising cost of prescription drugs, California health advocates hope sunlight and a dose of shame will discourage drugmakers from raising their prices too quickly or introducing new medications at prices that break the bank.

During their working years, women tend to earn less than men, and when they retire, they're more likely to live in poverty.

Brenda Hudson recalls weeks spent in a glass-enclosed isolation room after her first kidney transplant, her family allowed to visit only when suited up against germs.

Inches before crossing the finish line of the 2016 Boston Marathon, Adrianne Haslet-Davis paused and took a close look at the yellow and blue paint on Boylston Street.

How you cook your food is just as important as what you eat.

Fads, by definition, are short-lived, and fad diets definitely come and go, many in the blink of an eye.

If you are one of the 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses, swimming this summer may come with an added risk

Between “morning” sickness that can last all day, exhaustion and the myriad of aches and pains that can happen during pregnancy, sometimes eating healthy foods, exercise and rest aren’t enough or even doable.

While the exact percentage is up for debate, as many as 27 percent of Americans may suffer from constipation.

The ultimate tips from famous folks—past and present—for staying slim, satisfied, and sane.

A Utah woman has died after becoming infected with the Zika virus, the Salt Lake County Health Department announced Friday.

A Utah woman has died after becoming infected with the Zika virus, the Salt Lake County Health Department announced Friday.

(Reuters Health) – Many people in a recent study said they’d tried to find out what chemicals are in tobacco products or smoke, but most were not familiar with components other than nicotine.

More and more people with severe allergies are foregoing life-saving EpiPens as prices skyrocket, Stat reports.

Theranos Inc founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, once touted as the Steve Jobs of biotech for her company's innovative blood-testing technology, has been barred by a U.S. regulator from owning or operating a lab for at least two years.