Legislation to equalize tax rates on all tobacco products is getting endorsed by American Public Health Association (APHA), which says it will help reduce tobacco use – and raise revenue.

Foodborne illnesses caused by chicken and eggs are a growing problem in the United States, according to a new report covering a decade's worth of data.

Young adults are increasing their risk for developing skin cancer, according to two studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

May is American Stroke Month and the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) are using the occasion to remind us that managing our blood pressure is the most important thing we can do to help reduce our chances of having a stroke.

About one baby is born every hour addicted to opiate drugs in the United States, according to new research from University of Michigan physicians.

With one of the highest pesticide poisoning rates in the country, Nebraska is taking steps to develop a pesticide exposure surveillance system.

As part of National Asthma Awareness Month, the Centers for for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is holding a "Twitter chat" on the subject on Tuesday, May 15 from 1-2 p.m. EST.

America's progress in arresting its obesity epidemic has been too slow, and the condition continues to erode productivity and cause millions to suffer from potentially debilitating and deadly chronic illnesses, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

New guidelines from the American Cancer Society say for many cancers, maintaining a healthy weight, getting adequate physical activity, and eating a healthy diet can reduce the chance of recurrence and increase the likelihood of disease-free survival after a diagnosis.