A universal flu vaccine to protect against all strains of the flu doesn't exist yet. But a new one does appear to protect against four flu strains at once.

Human cases of bird flu are no longer unheard of, but the latest case is especially catching the attention of global health officials — it's the first infection with a new strain.

Consumers around the country might want to check the labels on meat in their fridge — a recall of certain products has grown this week.

This time of year often brings up reflection and goal setting, even for the country's health agencies. As the year draws to a close, health successes and challenges were evaluated.

While cold and flu season amps up, antibacterial soap can begin to pop up everywhere as a prevention method. But are these products really protecting people?

A link between camels and human infections with the MERS virus has been suspected by some, but until now, research had not definitively confirmed this suspicion.

Patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which primarily affects the liver, face a higher chance of getting diabetes. Antiviral HCV medication, however, may improve diabetes outcomes.

Milk is one of the most common and popular drinks in the US. But it doesn't usually go straight from the cow to your doorstep.

Mosquito bites are often regarded as an annoyance, but for some of the world, they can be a much more serious matter. Figures on global cases of malaria were updated in a new report.

Americans might get a flu vaccine to avoid getting sick, but they might not consider the large scale outcome of this decision — the millions of flu cases across the country avoided through vaccination.