HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body's immune system and makes ...

The United States has witnessed a concerning rise in whooping cough cases, with recent data from the Centers for Disease ...

Now the Trump administration has put the brakes on foreign aid while alleging it's wasteful, causing chaos in the system that ...

Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could ...

RSV infection that is managed via primary care in children under 5 years of age leads to a substantial burden for families, primary care resources, and society.

Scott was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital, where doctors treated a severe heart infection, but the damage to his body had been done. The infection had led to sepsis, a ...

Having access to age-appropriate information and support can make a big difference to people with young-onset dementia and those supporting them. Younger people with dementia may find they are offered ...

What is the BBC Young Reporter Competition? It’s an opportunity for young people to report with the BBC. We are looking for original stories about their lives or the world around them ...

Dementia can also be harder for younger people because it usually comes at a time in their life when it is least expected. However, there is support available and planning ahead can make a big ...

Some people are at higher risk of more severe disease or outcomes from COVID-19 infection than others. However, COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the risks of severe illness, hospitalization and death ...

Heywire winner Delphina, from Weipa in Cape York, is among the group of young Australians attending a youth summit in Canberra. Photo shows New Year's Weather: Dark grey storm clouds over a green ...