U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history NEW YORK -- U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 — ...

The AAP’s updated vaccine guidance marks a significant break in decades of collaboration with the CDC. Here’s what you need to know. The CDC now recommends hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and meningococcal ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule, which continues to ...

There is a link between contracting RSV as an adult and an increased risk of having problems with your heart health.

Never underestimate the power of a brisk walk. The CDC recommends taking a stroll for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. The ...

The meat industry’s celebration of the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans should be a clear sign that ...

Plus, an expert cardiologist weighs in on which two are especially worth your attention.

Dr. Francisco “Paco” Tomei-Torres passed away on Tuesday morning. He was 74. Dr. Tomei-Torres was retired, but previously ...

Haider Warraich was once the only cardiologist for more than 150,000 people in a rural county. Now he’s running an ARPA-H program to use agentic AI to provide universal access to specialty care.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed the Million Hearts initiative 15 years ago. The goal is to save lives from ...

It’s all connected: Your healthy heart and your healthy brain go together. When your ticker is in good shape, you’re less likely to have chronic illnesses like diabetes. And your risk for heart ...

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. In fact, heart disease kills more women than all types of cancer combined. More than 60 million women in the U.S. are ...