New research shows strictly limiting carbohydrates and eating more fat may help the body burn more calories

The report corrects a 2016 study that mistakenly said farmers had the highest suicide rates of all occupations

On World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, advocates are working to bring attention to this especially deadly disease

A salmonella outbreak lingers as Thanksgiving approaches, making it especially important to follow advice for safe handling of raw turkey

A new report from the CDC shows that tickborne diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever continue to rise

People with certain health conditions, as well as older adults, children and teens, are advised to remain indoors and limit physical exertion

Before Laura Avila's procedures even began, there were major complications

Company is also shutting down some of its social media accounts, which are popular with young people

"As a mom myself I can certainly understand why parents are worried," said Dr. Nancy Messonier of the CDC

With American kids suffering about 240,000 toy-related injuries annually, a consumer group issue new warnings

Physicians pushed back against the NRA's claim that doctors should "stay in your lane" when it comes to gun violence research

A Michigan nurse learned one of her patients' favorite songs and sang it with him to lift his spirits

The agency announced it will still allow sales of flavored e-cigarettes in retail stores, but only in closed-off areas that are inaccessible to minors

The first doctor to lead the organization in half a century says its mission is "deeply personal" to her

Two Harvard clinical trials look at potential heart health benefits from eating more fish or taking a fish oil supplement

For the first time, the government is adding recommendations for 3- to 5-year-olds

Despite controversy, state bans, and warnings from mental health professionals, treatments continue in some religious communities for parishioners who want to "change" from being gay

The deadly virus has killed about 198 people since the outbreak was declared August 1

Jury instructs health insurer to pay an Oklahoma City family $25.5 million for denying a relative's claim for coverage for a type of radiation therapy

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.

Gun-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S., bucking a decade-long decline, according to a new report from the CDC

Struggling to lose a few extra pounds? New research suggests this daily habit could help

"There is ash in my mouth," said Joseph Hall. "My mouth and my nose are dry as a bone."

Health officials believe exposure to a bat was the source of the deadly infection

In an interview about her new memoir, "Becoming," the former first lady opened up about miscarriage and infertility

With Thanksgiving approaching, health officials are reminding Americans to properly cook and handle turkey

FDA plans to ban sales of most flavored e-cigarettes in two places: convenience stores and gas stations

When it comes to prevention and treatment, there are plenty of misconceptions that go around