The new health reform law — the Affordable Care Act -- bodes well for as many as 30 million women -- a number that includes 15 million women who are uninsured, according to a new report.

Health inspections are meant to make sure the food we eat and the services we get are safe and won't make us sick. But the price is high, especially for small businesses footing the bill.

Three health ministers, one flu pandemic, a recession and a ministry restructuring are more challenges than most people would expect to face in a one-term job.

A HEALTH official said Friday that the local health officials have further intensified the campaign against dengue in Zamboanga City. read more

State Health Officials Lifted Swimming Advisories On The Alabama Coast Friday But Cautioned That Oil From The Massive Spill In The Gulf Of Mexico May Appear Sporadically ...

Health-care providers looking to implement a mobile strategy need to understand the strong bond people have with their smartphones, said panelists Friday at the World Congress' Summit on mHealth in Boston.

The Peoria City/County Health Department is holding a pair of special back-to-school walk-in immunization clinics for children next month.

Public health officials advise residents affected by recent flooding to take precautions to protect their health, including attention to hygiene, current vaccinations and any actual contact with floodwaters.