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Obesity is becoming an increasingly more prominent public health challenge, according to new data from the CDC.

The federal government plans to make another round of free COVID-19 tests available starting next week.

The updated COVID-19 vaccine is heading to pharmacies and provider offices this week as infectious disease experts urge everyone to plan ahead for the upcoming cold and flu season.

A challenging run of climate-related disasters and a summer donation shortfall contributed to a national blood shortage, the American Red Cross announced earlier this month.

The federal government is launching a national hospital effort to identify sepsis and save lives.

Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines are expected to be available from pharmacies and health care providers next week. CDC recommended the updated vaccines for everyone six months and older.

The nation’s health misinformation challenge continues to grow, but there’s an opportunity to take action before false claims become entrenched, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

The federal government has launched a new department to address the growing cybersecurity threats against the U.S. health care system.

Pennsylvania is developing a master plan to support the quality of life of older adults.

Amid reports of a new variant, public health officials are continuing to monitor new COVID-19 hospitalizations for signs of a potential fall comeback.