Vaccines boost the immune system's ability to fight off diseases. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and effectiveness. Widespread vaccination contributes to herd immunity, protecting ...

If you're concerned about a measles infection, you can ask your doctor to check your immunity levels. The measles outbreak that started in West Texas has now spread to nearly every US state and ...

On average, about 20,000 people die from the flu every year. “Mrs. Jones, would you like the flu vaccine today?” “No, doc. When I was younger I would get it and always get sick, so now -- at my age -- ...

Medical researchers are celebrating after a vaccine is showing promising results in response to pancreatic cancer. Although it’s still in the early trial stage, this one-size-fits-all treatment could ...

There’s a lot of news swirling right now about measles thanks to a major outbreak in Texas that has expanded to include 146 people in the state, along with nine more cases in New Mexico. Sadly, an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Measles, or rubeola, probably isn’t an illness you’ve thought too much about, and there’s good reason for ...

The FDA approval of this year's COVID-19 shots came with caveats, not universal recommendations. Here's what you need to know ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Measles cases are growing globally and across the United States. According to the CDC, there have been more than 90 measles cases previously reported in nine different states ...

As students head back to school across Greater Cincinnati, public health officials are reminding parents to make sure their kids are up to date on their immunizations. The joint announcement from ...

As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...