Health

Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin, but when it does occur it can be far more deadly. Black Americans are nearly five times more likely to die within five years of a melanoma diagnosis than white Americans. The reason? It’s often caught too late. Consumer Reports shares critical tips for early detection and steps that could help save lives.

The prospect of a work requirement for able-bodied Medicaid recipients is sparking fears.

The California Legislature will vote on a proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status.

You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol?

Scores of National Institutes of Health researchers and staffers have come forward to send their Trump-appointed leader a letter challenging policies they say undermine the NIH mission.

Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest.

An innovative portable shelter recently exhibited in one of India’s largest cities shows how smart, cheap ways to help workers escape the heat are gaining traction in the country.

New studies show some VR programs can enhance a person’s well-being.

For those with chronic conditions that require lifelong management on prescription drugs — like autoimmune or auto inflammatory diseases — a commitment to good health has the potential to come with a high price.

U.S. agriculture officials are warning that packages of ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets may be contaminated with E.