Breathing training with a physical therapist before abdominal surgery may cut the risk of postoperative lung complications like pneumonia in half, according to a new study.

People who are allergic to eggs may not have to worry so much about getting the flu shot, according to new guidelines.

Planning to travel to Africa or Central or South America? Preparing for your trip may be a little more complicated than usual, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC).

The number of serious intestinal infection cases has increased rapidly in recent years, according to a new study.

Pregnant women in the United States may face a higher risk for Zika virus than previously thought, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that some health care facilities may pose a risk of Legionnaires' disease.

A parasite lurking in some pools and water playgrounds may be infecting people more often, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently updated its warnings about a common class of antibiotics.

Zika has been in the news since early 2016, but a lot has transpired since the virus first made headlines. Are you up to date on the latest news?

Despite being a major public health concern, the definition of sepsis has not been reevaluated in nearly 15 years — until now that is.