Whooping cough: Symptoms, causes and treatments Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection known for severe coughing fits and a distinctive “whoop” sound. Mississippi has...
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 10 across US At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food...
Most people are familiar with national guidelines that recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly. But they may not be aware that the...
There’s no question that getting regular exercise ranks as one of the leading strategies — if not the best one — for preventing heart disease. All...
Louisiana health department officials reported the state’s first confirmed case of measles in 2025 on Saturday, joining 24 other states in the worst outbreak in decades....
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome: A deadly virus spread by rodents Authorities say hantavirus pulmonary syndrome was the cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene...
We all know that person who doesn’t look like much Monday through Friday (maybe they’re hunched over a desk, juggling meetings and ready-to-eat meals) but come...
People often feel an immediate mental boost after exercise. The effect was thought to be short-lived, but a study published online Dec. 10, 2024, by the...
The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccinations, according to the state attorney general, who announced this decision Feb. 13. According to a...
What you need to know about measles in Austin Know the symptoms and how contagious it can be The Texas Department of State Health Services released...
