related health

When the temperature drops, staying safe and warm and performing everyday activities can be challenging and dangerous.

Young children, older adults, and the chronically ill are most at risk of having cold-related health problems.

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(University of Michigan) A recent commentary suggests that the US should spend roughly $197 million more than it currently does to research the impact of climate change on public health.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Obesity's not just dangerous, it's expensive. New research shows medical spending averages $1,400 more a year for an obese person than for someone who's normal weight.

Overall obesity-related health spending reaches $147 billion, double what it was nearly a decade ago, says the study published Monday by the journal Health Affairs....

As part of the extensive preparation for the presidential inauguration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reminds attendees to plan ahead to prevent cold-weather related health problems.