MIAMI — No one likes mosquito season. And some of these bloodsuckers can be more than just a nuisance. Mosquitoes can transmit disease.

Health officials are now focusing on dengue fever, with reports on the rise and new cases confirmed in the Florida Keys. Over 250 cases have been reported in the state so far this year, more than double this ...Read more

Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds.

We study the connection between housing inequities and health, with the goal of informing local, state and national policy. Our focus is on how interdisciplinary research...Read more

The late Anthony Bourdain once quipped: “Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” Indeed, cooking over flame is a joyful activity that makes food more exciting to eat, even if it can’t end wars. But along with those enticing smells and tastes can come some health risks if you’re not careful. With grilling season ...Read more

Bursting with a perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors, fresh cherries are one of summer’s most perfect offerings. Pop them in your mouth one by one to enjoy as a sweet and healthy snack, or add cherries to a wide variety of sweet or savory dishes for a dash of flavor and color. Best of all, these small stone fruits also boast some ...Read more

If you suffer from the throbbing, intense pain set off by migraine headaches, you may well wonder which medicines are most likely to offer relief. A recent study suggests a class of drugs called triptans are the most helpful option, with one particular drug rising to the top.

The study drew on real-world data gleaned from more than three ...Read more

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects to worry about with melatonin use? Are there other things I can do to help get more rest?

ANSWER: Getting a good night’s sleep...Read more

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is looking to take its at-home care model to new heights with the assistance of autonomous drones capable of making same-day prescription deliveries.

The Rochester-based hospital system recently signed an agreement with Zipline, the world's largest commercial drone delivery company, with the goal that ...Read more

Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the extreme heat and high humidity can be a dangerous mix.

"High heat and high humidity can ...Read more

Attention sunscreen skeptics: The sun's UV rays are coming for you, and you're just making their job easier.

Summer is now upon us, which means more time in the sun — and more exposure to the ultraviolet radiation it emits. Longer-wavelength ultraviolet A rays can reach beneath the skin's surface, causing it to age prematurely. Shorter-...Read more

For generations, the GOP campaigned on eliminating the right to an abortion in the United States. Now, torn between a base that wants more restrictions on reproductive health care and a moderate majority that does not, it seems many Republicans would rather take an off-ramp than a victory lap.

And yet, they just can’t escape talking about it....Read more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On a rainy, hot South Florida day, Sophia Garzon’s head throbs. Hovered over her, Dr. Maike Blaya injects Botox into the young woman’s scalp, jaw, neck, forehead and shoulders. Garzon closes her eyes, willing the Botox to take effect and her painful migraine to ease.

Gonzon, 22, of Boca Raton, spends at least a ...Read more

Moderna will receive $176 million to develop a pandemic flu vaccine for humans following a concerning outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday.

“We have successfully taken lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and used them to better prepare for future public health crises,” said ...Read more

BALTIMORE — For people who are the most susceptible to the damaging effects of the coronavirus, regular booster doses of a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine can help them fight the virus, according to a new Johns Hopkins Medicine study.

In the study, published Tuesday in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, Hopkins researchers worked with 76 ...Read more

It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization.

It's important to get tested and know your HIV status. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy.

Dr. ...Read more

Imagine being dropped off in a country where you aren't fluent in the local language Even when the native speakers speak slowly, you may understand only portions of what's being said. This is similar to how someone with aphasia may feel every day.

Aphasia is an impairment of language that may affect ability a person's ability to speak, ...Read more

ST. LOUIS — Shhhooo. Wee-uuu. Chick, chick, chick. That’s the sound of three different cicada species. For some people, those sounds are the song of the summer. Others wish the insects would turn it down. The cacophony can be especially irritating for people on the autism spectrum who have hearing sensitivity.

Warren Rickly, 14, lives in ...Read more

MIAMI — Two people have fallen ill with dengue fever in the Florida Keys after being bit by infected mosquitoes, prompting health officials to issue an alert for the island chain.

The alert comes just days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory warning of an increased risk of dengue infections in ...Read more

A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care.

The June 28 decision overturns a 1984 precedent that said ...Read more

MANKATO, Minn. — The heat is on, especially across the South, Southeast and portions of the plains. The National Weather Service has issued several heat and excessive heat advisories. When summer goes from warm to hot, exercising could become risky — unless you're prepared.

"Staying active, even exercising in hot weather, can be done safely...Read more