California has more homicides than any state, but it also has the largest population, meaning its rate might not be as high ...

Ticks are eight-legged insects the size of an apple seed that hang out on low-growing plants, waiting to bite a mammal passing by. Besides being annoying, the bloodsuckers are dangerous: They can ...

Patterns across 215 studies point towards 10 interventions that work together to prevent violence against children, teenagers ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Data from the CDC shows Iowa has one of the highest binge drinking rates in the nation. According ...

Regular professional cleanings and checkups can catch gum problems before they lead to tooth loss or other health effects.

Pediatricians rely on the CDC immunization schedule to determine which vaccines to give children and when to administer them. Insurers use the schedule to help decide which vaccines to cover.

With much of the Heartland under a heat advisory through Tuesday, and heat indices in the triple digits, it is important to ...

Because Michigan is not a hot climate - and we don’t have frequent heat waves like we’re experiencing now - our bodies are ...

From a lone clinic in Texas to an entire school district in North Dakota, the virus is upending daily life and revealing a ...

The mother of a Rock Springs teen said she desperately tried to get help for her tormented son, even as he refused it. He ...

Leaving a dog or another animal in a hot car is considered malicious mischief, according to California’s Penal Code. It’s a misdemeanor offense. First-time violators could receive a fine of up to $100 ...

More than 150 million Americans are under the highest-level extreme heat alerts during a wave of above-average temperatures.