BMI (body mass index) has long been thought of as an indicator of how healthy someone is. The truth is a little more complicated, doctors say.

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On April 22, the CDC allegedly informed Emory University in Atlanta that its large HIV self-testing program was being ...

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More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, a federal report released Friday says. The 216 pediatric deaths reported by ...

More TB cases have been recorded in Florida and other parts of the U.S. since 2021, the year after COVID struck.

Drug experts say U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s statement ignores critical facts about fentanyl and drug seizures.

When it comes to delaying motherhood to pursue careers and other life aspirations, Bay Area women are leading the nation.

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Smoking is a well-known health hazard, but what about the dangers of second-hand smoke? Affinity Health, a trusted leader in ...

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has completed its Chronic Wasting Disease ...

The child who contracted the virus once thought to be eliminated in the U.S. was unvaccinated, state health officials said.