Health & Wellness

Enteroviruses are a common cause of viral infections for all age groups and include coxsackieviruses, hepatitis A and polioviruses.

A respiratory virus that sometimes paralyzes children is spreading across the U.S., raising concerns about another possible rise in polio-like illnesses.

Menopause is well-known for causing hot flashes and night sweats for many women. But the list of menopause maladies can also include dental problems.

The findings from Consumer Reports follow recent recalls of cinnamon products

Dick Van Dyke is letting fans in on the secrets to his good health at 98 years old.

News4’s Erika Gonzalez breaks down what to know in case you or your child gets head lice.

Taking a high dose of ADHD drugs is linked to more than five times greater risk of developing psychosis or mania, according to a new study published Thursday in the American Journal of Psychiatry. 

Kids are back in school and some of them might be coming home with more than just homework. A woman known as the “Potomac Lice Lady” says there are a few things parents should know that can help if their children get lice. “All it takes is a few seconds for that bug to crawl from one head to the…

A local woman who treats hundreds of people with lice every year says a policy change has likely lead to more kids getting lice. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

Sept. 8 is 988 Day, a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that can help those struggling with their mental health. This year’s theme is “No Judgement. Just Help.” Monica Johnson, the director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office, said that the day was put in place because not many people…

Sept. 8 is 988 Day, a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. People can call or text 988 if they’re experiencing thoughts about suicide or any mental health issues. News4’s Adam Tuss and Molette Green talk to Monica Johnson, the director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office about 988’s importance. 

Should you get your flu shot with a Covid vaccine? Here’s the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Flu shot season is upon us.
Pharmacies began giving out the vaccines — which are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older — last month.

A healthy 41-year-old man in New Hampshire has died after contracting eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but serious virus spread by mosquitoes.

Drugmaker Eli Lilly is lowering the prices of the two lowest doses of its weight loss drug Zepbound, but they won’t be covered by insurance.

The CEO of Novo Nordisk is defending the high cost of Ozempic and Wegovy in America, saying the blockbuster drugs are ultimately saving taxpayers money on obesity-related costs.

At CNBC Make It, we’ve spoken to many experts about sleep over the years. Here are some of their top tips.

The family of Maria Branyas, considered the world’s oldest person at 117 years old, posted on X that the American-born Spaniard died in “her sleep, at peace.”

According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the most common symptom is no symptom at all. Here’s what a survivor and a doctor say about colorectal cancer screening and prevention.

Colorectal cancers are becoming more and more common. They’re the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50. News4’s Melissa Mollet speaks to a survivor who was diagnosed at age 40 about why men should be aware of the signs.