UV lamps in nail salons that are equipped with higher-wattage bulbs emit the most amount of UV radiation.

The levels of ozone, a potent respiratory irritant and the most prominent air pollutant, were worse than in last year’s report.

Obese individuals that do not exhibit cardiovascular disease symptoms may still show early plaque buildup in their arteries.

According to a new report by the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance poses a major public health threat and may throw the global population into a post-antibiotic era marked by common infections and minor injuries becoming lethal.

Researchers report that exposure to UV-A rays is too low to present a significant risk but urge caution to protect against other factors.

Researchers are optimistic that this could lead to significant advances in treating heart disease.

The new Novartis drug Zykadia was approved by the FDA in an early decision and will be used for the treatment of a specific type of non-small cell lung cancer.

Amicus Therapeutics Inc reports significant reductions in abnormal fat that accumulates in some cells of patients with a rare genetic disorder that can cause kidney failure, stroke, and heart attack.

Tough new policies restricting e-cigarette use and sales take effect in Chicago as of Tuesday.

The information could help with vaccination strategies as well as pandemic prevention and preparation.