A second child has died in Texas from measles, according to state health officials, as the outbreak there spreads. Texas now has 481 confirmed cases, and there are also outbreaks in four other states.

A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as ...

It was a chaotic week for the nation's health agencies, as layoff notices rolled in along with an order for deep cuts to contract spending. NPR's health reporters tell us what they've learned.

The bill also would require the Department of Health to recertify patients’ eligibility for the medical marijuana program ...

Honeybee populations are again declining, threatening crops. But the honeybee is not the only bee that can work in the fields ...

Health agency staffers describe a week of widespread uncertainty about who still has a job and how the work will get done as ...

The U.S. agency has not released information on what global programs were cut this week. NPR spoke to current employees who ...

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To celebrate, NPR wants to know how your pet has changed your life. We would ...

A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells ...

A national nonprofit called Undue Medical Debt just erased 30 million dollars worth of medical bills for 20 million low-income people. Critics say this strategy is just a short-term fix for the ...

A new study has found that the sounds of nature can significantly reduce stress and anxiety, but its benefits are minimal ...

The former heart surgeon and TV pitchman will be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. His ...