Obeldesivir provided faster symptom relief but did not reduce hospitalization or all-cause mortality in high-risk nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19.

Poor memory performance was associated with an increased risk for COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality in adults aged 50 years and older.

HealthDay News — Extreme heat preparedness is low among older adults, with most studies focusing on individual coping methods, according to a review published online Aug. 20 in PLOS Climate.

Federal officials have announced the recall of more packages of frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with a radioactive isotope.

More than 60% of drug production facilities were located in US counties with at least 1 disaster declaration from 2019 to 2024.

An ambient documentation technology reduces burnout and improves perceived documentation-related well-being for US clinicians.

Bacterial infections in the first week of life significantly increase the risk of developing epilepsy in childhood.

What do we know about the increase in measles outbreaks in 2025, and what are the factors to which experts are attributing this increase?

Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a "flesh-eating" bacterium.

The CDC is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week, including some working in violence prevention programs.

Serious infections significantly increase the mortality risk among adults with chronic liver disease, including those without cirrhosis.

Distinct profiles of underlying conditions may help predict the risk for severe RSV outcomes in hospitalized adults.