Jan 8 (Reuters) - Merck on Thursday said any changes to the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule should rest on comprehensive data and guidance from vaccine experts, after federal health

Some experts say red meat and full-fat dairy can be high in saturated fats.

A handful of crypto-powered health groups have cropped up, aiming to put patients in the driver's seat. Does this “decentralized” approach lead to better outcomes — or riskier medicine?

People who stop taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss are projected to regain their shed pounds within about 1½ years, a review of existing research has found. The paper also found that former users of a wider list of weight-loss drugs regain weight four times more quickly than those who had used behavioral techniques like dieting or exercise. For sustained health benefits after coming off the drugs, scientists say, it is necessary to make lasting changes to your diet and

Irregularities in how the government developed the updated guidelines raise questions about its conclusions.

The food pyramid has changed. Here's what you need to know.

Jan 7 - OpenAI on Wednesday launched a ChatGPT Health tab that answers health-related questions and lets users upload medical records and connect wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal.

The guidelines encourage diets focused on whole foods and protein-rich meals.

Flu is surging across most of the U.S. Amid an early, harsh season, the flu shot may be more effective than predicted against the H3N2 subclade K strain.

As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. Dr. Miho Tanaka, a sports medicine surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, said good mobility is increasingly recognized as an important part of overall health. Mobility and flexibility are often confused, said Jessica Valant, a physical therapist and Pilates instructor near Denver.

In an unprecedented move, health officials cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children from 17 to 11.

Flu cases are on the rise - in some cases, on a historic level, according to new CDC information.

Medical groups are speaking out against the changes announced this week.

The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.

The CDC estimates there have been at least 11 million illnesses so far.

CBS News is tracking a record number of measles cases around the country after an outbreak in West Texas that led to the deaths of two children.

The Trump administration is overhauling the list of routine shots recommended for all babies and children in the United States, bypassing the government’s typical process for recommending vaccines and delivering on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s longstanding goals to upend the nation’s pediatric vaccine schedule. Effective immediately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer recommend every child receive vaccines for rotavirus, influenza, meningococcal disease, re

Something strange is happening with malnutrition. It’s by far the fastest-growing cause of death in America, soaring sixfold over the past decade or so, according to our analysis of death certificate data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. To be sure, we wouldn’t yet call it commonplace. But while it accounts for fewer than 1 in 100 deaths, its toll is rising so fast th

Hepatitis, flu, COVID and RSV shots are no longer universally recommended.

Influenza is on the rise. Flu activity was "high" or "very high" in 32 states and jurisdictions, as of Dec. 30, according to the CDC.

In his new book, the oncologist and health policy expert discusses longevity, and how to best differentiate valid and effective health and wellness advice from "the speculative, deceptive, and just plain stupid."

A study aims to identify the possible link between calcium deposits in women's breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

As the U.S. copes with ongoing measles outbreaks and possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule loom, a new report shows the risks of delaying vaccines.

During the week ending Dec. 27, 4,546 people were hospitalized with flu.

As the U.S. copes with ongoing measles outbreaks and possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule loom, a new report shows the risks of delaying vaccines.

It comes as the U.S. surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the 1st time in 33 years.

Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively. Health officials and researchers say that although the flu season has not reached its peak, the spike in cases is not historically unusual - and they stress vaccines probably still offer protection against the worst effects of the strain.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The W

Long-defined by high prices, shortages and weekly injections, weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound are expected to be easier to access and afford.

For as long as she could remember, Dina Radenkovic was a meticulous planner, determined to leave as little as possible to chance. But Radenkovic - a physician, research scientist and biotechnology investor - felt gripped by uncertainty over how to plan for one of her most long-held goals: becoming a mother. She thought about freezing her eggs, but enduring two weeks of potentially uncomfortable and nauseating injections felt impossible: It would have meant missing work. So in December 2022, Rade

There are four antiviral medications approved by the FDA to treat influenza.