Health

U.S. officials currently say that all Americans 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season.

Annie Brooks says it’s not uncommon for health care professionals to have misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. The “Aware in Care” campaign aims to change that.

Amid the FDA’s proposed menthol ban, some experts say cigarette brands will continue to target African Americans.

U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.

U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers. That paves the way for vaccinations for children under 5 to begin next week.

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Meet the Black TikTok creator bridging health disparities. His video convinced a woman to seek medical attention.

A Black woman in West Virginia is becoming a certified nurse midwife to support Black pregnant patients and their babies.

While acknowledging the unique challenges that Black fathers and children face, Hannon’s goal is to also share the joys of being a parent.

Fauci, the chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, tested positive on a rapid antigen test.

An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration gave a thumbs-up Wednesday to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for children under 5.

Philadelphia Nursing Home will close by the end of the year because of financial troubles, city officials said on Tuesday.

The expert panel agreed Tuesday that the vaccine made by Moderna is safe and effective enough to give to U.S. kids ages 6 to 17.

A new Penn study shows museums – in particular art museums – are good at reducing anxiety and depression.

Drexel University researchers call for reduced prescribing restrictions to persist after study finds people with opioid use disorder more likely to stay on their treatment.