Children who are unvaccinated against the flu or who have pre-existing conditions are at higher risk of developing ...

Public health officials warn of a possible increase in neurological complications tied to cases of the flu in children.

The VDH reported on May 22 that a second juvenile in the "Under 10" age range has died of COVID-19 since the pandemic began ...

Varicella, known as chickenpox, is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), with an estimated 84 million cases annually. It primarily affects children, for most of whom it is a self-limiting ...

A new study reveals that air pollution exposure during the last month of pregnancy significantly increases a newborn's risk ...

Discover the latest findings from a KFF report on hospitalizations in 2021, including the top reasons for stays and the percentage of births ...

Discover the top 10 most common inpatient diagnoses among older adults, with sepsis ranking as the leading cause of hospitalization according to a KFF report.

Hiding debts and/or accounts from a partner was the most common financial secret. The most-cited reason partners gave for their financial infidelity was needing to feel more in control financially.

What if the secret to saving money was simply eating less often? Reducing meal frequency isn't just a health trend—it's a way to cut grocery bills, avoid impulse buys, and even reduce long-term ...

A new service aimed at supporting older people who are starting to become frail, could reduce emergency hospital admissions ...

Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form ... "The main reason for increasing rates in non ...