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How contagious is hantavirus? Concerns are growing after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on May 4 that it was monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illnesses aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondus. As of May 7, there were eight reported cases: five people have been confirmed to have hantavirus, and three others are suspected, […]

A closer look at Shigella, the bacterial infection that's becoming more prevalent and demanding attention from the medical community.

Autism affects millions worldwide, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Here are 15 important facts about autism that everyone should know.

Do you eat breakfast early or late? For older adults, that timing may offer surprising insights into overall health and could even be linked to how long you live.

Chagas disease, transmitted by "kissing bugs," is spreading beyond expected regions, prompting health officials to raise concerns.

Stress can contribute to serious health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

Eating for a healthier heart isn't complicated. Here are some easy-to-follow tips for eating in a way to support this vital organ.

Women’s health advocate and star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Cynthia Bailey joined choreographer Shuanta Porter in the dance studio to share an important message about staying healthy this season.

Doug E. Fresh and Dr. Dave Montgomery discuss Black men's heart health. They break down statistics from the Advil Pain Equity Project and share practical steps toward a healthy heart.

The Black community is even more distrustful because of the way the system continues to treat them in disparate ways, a new study has revealed.

Black women are at an elevated risk of cancer, with specific types of the disease showing significant increases among women in their 30s.

Grammy winner and American Idol alum Mandisa's cause of death was class III obesity, spotlighting obesity in the Black community.