The United States reported a record number of measles cases in 2025, and the virus continues to spread rapidly in the new year. At least ​171 measles cases have been reported in the first two weeks of ...

Humans have always been a bit obsessed with the places we don’t belong. The sky was off-limits until we built machines to ...

Pregnant women's exposure to wildfire smoke — particularly in the third trimester — may increase the risk of autism in their ...

Tuberculosis (TB) can transmit via the air, and the risk of infection depends on several factors. These can include the duration of exposure, proximity to a person with the infection, and immune ...

This story was originally published by The 19th on Sept. 7, 2023. Pregnant people exposed to extreme heat are at higher risk of developing life-threatening complications during labor and delivery, ...

Exposure to extreme heat may pose serious risks during pregnancy, from preterm births to hypertensive complications, highlighting an urgent public health issue amid rising global temperatures. Study: ...

For years, medical advice on sun exposure has remained largely consistent: limit direct sunlight, apply sunscreen liberally, and wear protective clothing to minimize the risk of skin cancer. But as ...