Watermelon is the iconic fruit of summer, and while it’s sweet, hydrating and packed with vitamins, there’s a good chance you’re not eating parts that have huge health benefits. ...

A multi-alarm fire at a plastics recycling facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, caused city officials to issue a health alert and urge residents to stay indoors. ...

Two cases of Jamestown Canyon virus, spread by mosquitoes, have been reported in the Detroit area. Here’s what you need to know. ...

More people died from Vibrio vulnificus in Florida in 2022 than any other year since record-keeping started in 2008. Officials say Hurricane Ian is to blame. ...

The Hidden Signs of Childhood Asthma The weather has finally warmed up, and you no longer fear your child will catch the flu. Your mind is at ease — until you stay up all night because your kid is constantly wheezing in the other room. It’s reasonable to suspect the problem is just spring allergies or a post-winter cold, though that’s hardly a guarantee. Your child might have asthma. “Asthma is characterized by wheezing, severe cough and shortness of breath,”...

Here’s why this year’s air pollution is worse than your usual hazy summer days. ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus spiked in March, and it may be the most important virus most people have never heard of. Here’s how it compares to other respiratory illnesses like COVID, RSV and Influenza, and why it’s so hard to diagnose. ...

A new study from the University of Sydney found that an hour of “moderate-to-vigorous” activity each day slashed the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes in participants. Better yet, the effect also applied, no matter your genetic risk of the disease. The good news is that you can achieve that level of activity just by gardening or going for a stroll. ...

An analysis of data from the National Health Interview Survey found adults with allergic disorders may be more likely to have cardiovascular problems like high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. ...

Liquid albuterol, one of the most common medications used to treat breathing problems, is in short supply. Here’s what you need to know. ...

New research shows that people with asthma are more likely to get cancer, but inhaled steroids may provide some protection. ...

FILE - Work continues at a shale gas well drilling site in St. Mary's, Pa., March 12, 2020. A team of that has spent four years studying the health effects of natural gas fracking in southwestern Pennsylvania is set to present its findings Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Children who lived closer to natural gas...