As we approach winter — and all the illnesses that come with this time of year — many Americans are looking for proactive measures to protect their health. Between loading up on citrus fruits and ...

Indonesia's free meals program has been running for almost a year now - but in recent months a growing scandal has emerged - thousands of children getting sick from food poisoning. The program is ...

Indonesia’s president says the meals are improving nutrition in the country. Critics have called for a halt to the program, saying it threatens public health. By Muktita Suhartono Reporting from ...

Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days. But some ...

Are sick days a benefit I’m free to use however I want? By Kwame Anthony Appiah I am leaving my job in a couple of months. I have about one month of sick days stored up, which I would like to count as ...

Liza, an emergency medicine physician, had a fever and a persistent cough, but rigid shift requirements left her little flexibility. Returning from maternity leave recently, she worried that calling ...

Teri Hornstein reports having a sick child is devastating but often times their siblings suffer in silence too. the IShine Chai Lifeline provide support for children who are living with illness in ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer approved new sick leave benefits for Michigan workers Friday The legislation Whitmer approved delays the implementation for small businesses, expands a waiting period for using ...

Michigan lawmakers scrambled to preempt court-ordered changes to the state's sick leave and minimum wage policies ahead of a midnight Friday deadline House Bill 4002 passed the Michigan Senate 26-10 ...

Norovirus isn't the only disease surging in the U.S. this week, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported high levels of respiratory illnesses across the country. Illnesses ...

Grandma’s warnings about catching a cold walking barefoot on a chilly floor or going outside with wet hair have some truth. Colder temperatures, especially in winter months, won’t cause a common cold.

Getting back into exercise after illness can be challenging. Tips for returning to exercise after being sick include starting at home, keeping hydrated, and avoiding overexertion. People who want to ...