About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society, but experts say many Americans aren’t aware of the symptoms, and those warning signs often come when the disease is in later stages, and it’s harder to treat.

Cleaning up mold in the home can go a long way when it comes to easing allergy symptoms.

From remote demands to frequent job changes, young workers are making bosses take notice. But the disconnect runs deep.

A Social Security whistleblower whose complaint alleged that Department of Government Efficiency officials mishandled Americans’ sensitive information says he’s resigning because of actions taken against him since making the claim.

President Donald Trump has picked a former investor and critic of health regulations to oversee the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

President Donald Trump's administration has told 40 states to remove references to what it calls “gender ideology” from federally funded sex education materials.

More companies are recalling tens of thousands of packages of imported shrimp that may contain radioactive contamination.

Pet owners, beware this holiday weekend! Your meal or your trip to the beach with your dog could end up sending your pooch to the emergency room for an expensive surgery.

The CDC is in turmoil, with outside groups stepping in to handle work once done by the agency.

Florida boasts at least 1,000 freshwater springs, more than any other U.S. state.

A New York City hospital and another city-run building were sources for a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Harlem that killed seven people and sickened dozens of others.

Fire departments are increasingly switching to gear that doesn’t contain potentially cancer-causing chemicals.

Frozen shoulder, a condition that’s more common in women than men, happens when the tissue around the shoulder joint gets thick and tight.

A national group of Latino public health leaders has announced the launch of a new research institute, which they say is a response to the hundreds of millions in federal funding cuts related to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

The U.S. Education Department says Denver Public Schools violated Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination in education by creating all-gender bathrooms and allowing students to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity.

At least 95 people in more than a dozen states have been sickened in an outbreak of salmonella poisoning tied to recalled eggs.

The director of the U.N. World Food Program says it's “very evident” after a visit to Gaza that there is not enough food and that mothers and children are starving.

Jim O’Neill, a deputy to Health Secretary Robert F.

Experts say traumatic events, including the recent school shooting in Minneapolis, can rewire a child's developing brain even if they're not directly impacted by it. The way we parent can help children build resilience in even the most confusing times.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, you are not alone. According to a nationally representative Consumer Reports survey, only 43% of us would describe our sleep quality as good or very good.

The director of the nation’s top public health agency has been fired after less than one month in the job.

Federal health officials have scaled back FoodNet, a program that tracked food poisoning infections in the U.S. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network has cut required monitoring to just two pathogens that cause infections, down from eight.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter season.

Nonalcoholic beverages are taking off.

The average doctor’s appointment lasts just 18 minutes, but a shocking number of patients aren’t using that time wisely.

Some colleges are allowing pets in dorms to help students feel more at home.

From scrambled eggs to Sunday roasts, more families are trading fluorescent aisles and rising food costs for fresh, homegrown alternatives—starting with chickens.

A British study found that engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, or a brisk walk, can have some major health benefits. Just 75 minutes a week, or 11 minutes a day, can decrease your risk of early death by 23%.

A study finds that AI chatbots often avoid answering high-risk suicide questions but are inconsistent with less direct prompts.

A judge has denied a request from a network of Maine clinics to force the federal government to restore Medicaid funding.

A Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm.

A Jacksonville seafood company voluntarily recalled a frozen raw shrimp product over possible radioactive contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Climate change is fueling conditions across several states that make watching the corn grow a nail-biter for farmers.

Indonesian authorities have rolled out a vaccination campaign in response to an outbreak that has caused 17 deaths.

Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, has some advice to help save money on your grocery bill.

Ice baths are the hot new trend in cold therapy with a chill following. Both C-suite executives and Gen Zers are installing them right in their own homes. But ice baths can have serious side effects if done wrong.

California could become the first U.S. state to require restaurants to disclose common food allergens in each menu item under legislation being considered by state lawmakers.

Glynn County officials said that West Nile virus has been detected in various areas throughout the county, and will be “significantly” increasing mosquito control until its population returns to a safe level.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights.

Hormone therapy has been shrouded in confusion for years.

A trainee surgeon in Australia has been released on bail after being accused of secretly recording hundreds of medical colleagues in hospital restrooms.

India’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of all stray dogs that were removed from New Delhi streets after sterilization and immunization following an increase in the number of people who were bitten by dogs.

In a secluded lot next to a former gasworks in suburban Berlin, Martin Rötzel is breathing new life into a tradition of centuries past: the monastery garden.

The Alaska State Medical Board has approved preliminary language that could result in disciplinary action against medical professionals who provide gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

New York City officials have discovered a sixth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment.

More packages of frozen shrimp potentially affected by radioactive contamination have been recalled.

An internal CDC email reveals that the Georgia man who shot at CDC buildings on Aug. 8 likely tried to enter the campus two days earlier.

Uninsured Jacksonville residents who could potentially be affected by proposed cuts to health care programs are sounding off about the proposed change.

A medical museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.

Federal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a Boar's Head deli meat plant when it reopens after an deadly listeria outbreak.

Federal investigators looking at gender-affirming care providers demanded that at least one hospital hand over information about individual patients.

James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, has died at age 89.

A new study from Cleveland Clinic shows the benefits of using artificial intelligence to help monitor and treat individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

Several Jacksonville City Council members met Wednesday evening to discuss the future of initiatives such as Jax Care Connect and Healthlink Jax, which have been used by many in the community.

Chinese officials have showcased what they claim will be the world's largest solar farm on the Tibetan plateau.

At least 600 employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are receiving permanent termination notices.

A man accused of fatally shooting an “American Idol” music supervisor and her husband in Los Angeles will undergo a mental evaluation to determine if he's fit to stand trial.

Several sentinel chickens have tested positive for West Nile virus infection in Duval County.

States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.

If you’re planning to catch a flight soon, it’s important to know some simple exercises you can do while sitting.

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials warned of potential radioactive contamination.

Many of us crack our necks to relieve some tension without thinking twice about it. But is it actually bad for us?

For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.

A ship loaded with 1,200 tons of food supplies for Gaza is approaching the Israeli port of Ashdod.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has taken emergency action to ban the sale of a synthetic drug known as “designer Xanax” in his state.

A federal appeals court has upheld a law strengthening the rights of pregnant workers, vacating a judge’s earlier order that had stripped those protections from Texas state employees.

Health officials in Texas have declared the state's measles outbreak over.

A series of panels convened by the Food and Drug Administration is raising concerns that the agency is skirting federal rules and promoting fringe views about antidepressants and other products.

Switching to a heat pump is often touted as a climate-friendly choice that can help your wallet, too.

Families are flipping the script — growing fruits and veggies right in their own front yards. They’re fresh, they’re local and they never saw a truck or plastic bag!

An Orange Park man famous on social media for walking across the country hit a huge milestone on Sunday in Jacksonville Beach. Kyndal Edwards dipped his toes in the ocean, marking the end of his third cross-country trek.

An Italian hospital says a 20-year-old Palestinian woman has died after being transferred from Gaza for treatment.

Health officials are alerting hundreds of people who may have been exposed to rabies in bat-infested cabins at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that could exclude teachers, social workers and nurses if their employers engage in activities deemed illegal.

The federal budget deficits caused by President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law could trigger automatic cuts to Medicare if Congress does not act, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Global talks to slash plastic production and the toxic chemicals used to produce plastic products fell apart in Geneva this week.

A report promised by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

Susan Albers, a clinical psychologist with Cleveland Clinic, explained some healthy ways to cope with empty nest syndrome.

A popular over-the-counter drug known as 7-OH is now illegal in Florida, following growing concerns about its health risks.

A fourth person has died in connection with a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City.

An Oregon university says Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight have pledged a record $2 billion to its cancer center.

WK Kellogg Co. plans to remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the next two and a half years.

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country.

Republican lawmakers are blaming Canada for not preventing and containing wildfires, whose smoke has fouled the air in several states this year.

New York’s legal marijuana agency allowed dozens of cannabis dispensaries to open too close to schools after regulators misread state law and are now pushing for a legislative fix to prevent the pot shops from having to relocate.

About 36% of adults report not getting enough sleep. This lack of sleep can harm multiple bodily functions, like muscle growth, hunger response, stress relief, immune system restoration, and more.

A network of clinics that provides health care in Maine asked a judge on Thursday to restore its Medicaid funding while it fights a Trump administration effort to block federal money for abortion providers.

Gunfire aimed at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by a man authorities say was angry over COVID-19 vaccines is the latest in a string of violence and harassment directed at health care workers amid hostility lingering from the pandemic.

Health officials in Sudan have launched a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign in the capital, Khartoum, to curb what humanitarians call a rapidly spreading outbreak.

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As college students prepare to leave the nest, stepping into independence and leaving family behind can be stressful, but parents can help set their children up for success.

After years of being told that red wine was good for heart health, more Americans appear to be heeding warnings that even moderate alcohol consumption can be unhealthy.

Is there one right way to raise a child? A recent YouGov poll found that 51% of American parents identify as either authoritative or gentle, but a new way to think about parenting is going viral, and it starts with the A, B, Cs.

President Donald Trump is taking a new look at reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the man who fired more than 180 shots with a long gun at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wanted to send a message against COVID-19 vaccines.

A new Florida law now mandates that school boards require public and charter elementary schools to train employees in how to recognize whether a student might be having a life-threatening allergic reaction -- and how to administer medication to treat it.

The man who attacked the CDC headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired more than 180 shots into the campus and broke about 150 windows.

Aaron Rodgers joined Pittsburgh.

A Food and Drug Administration official who stepped down less than two weeks ago is getting his job back as the agency’s top vaccine regulator.