Health

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body.

Alice Wong, an activist and author who championed the rights of people with disabilities, has died.

Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they’ll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums.

There’s a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases.

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023’s record total.

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday.

States are facing uncertainty about providing full monthly benefits for a federal food program serving 42 million Americans.

The world has seen faster climate change than expected since the Paris Agreement a decade ago.

Reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with, so it’s important to clean them regularly.

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores, air-conditioning companies and others to reduce powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming.