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People are getting the message about the dangers of secondhand smoke at home, a CDC study says. But half of smokers still light up in the house, putting the health of relatives and friends at risk.

Ditmire: We spoke with infectious disease expert Dr. Nasia Safdar of the University of Wisconsin.Dr. Safdar: I think one of the things that is somewhat…

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/030214_1.mp3The obesity epidemic is beginning to turn aroundAccording to a recent study by the Center for Disease…

This week - Running down what happened on Election Day 2016, from aid-in-dying in Colorado to medical marijuana in Florida to the big question looming…

It’s that time of year again, when many of us return to our lapsed gym memberships or perhaps join a new one as part of a new year’s resolution to get…

This week: Not gonna lie, we're a little freaked out about the looming threat of Zika virus on US shores, as well as the new numbers on deaths from…

This week: CPR is taught all over, but how many of us know what to do if someone has been shot? A program in Philly aims to fill the knowledge gap. In…

In his first news conference since an overwhelming victory for Republicans on Tuesday, the House speaker also said approval of the Keystone XL pipeline is a key item on the GOP agenda.

With the price of a crucial diabetes drug skyrocketing, at least five states and a federal prosecutor are demanding information from insulin manufacturers…

Nigeria knows how to beat back polio. And that's helped in the battle against Ebola. But other West African countries are struggling to beat the deadly virus — and neglecting anti-polio efforts.