On Jan. 30, 2020, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed ...

An American born in 2024 can expect to live to be 79, on average. But people in other wealthy countries can expect to live longer.

On0, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed COVID-19 -- a ...

Human fetal tissue research has helped in the development of some vaccines.

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.

Two cases have been detected in India among health care workers.

NEW YORK — U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — the highest mark in American history. It’s the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning death rates from ...

Multiple randomized clinical trials and electronic health record studies now show that metformin, a widely used and ...

While overall life expectancy rose, infant mortality remains a challenge. View the latest data from the CDC.

Marysville teen is Washington’s first pediatric flu death this season. Officials urge vaccinations and early treatment.

Earlier this month, three children in Snohomish County were infected with measles after being exposed to a contagious family ...