A sneeze sends germs into a room like they’re shot out of a cannon

Researchers also say a hearty achoo can spew forth droplets at speeds of up to 100 mph.

Maine aims to test every toddler for possible lead poisoning

A new law requires screenings for every child at ages 1 and 2 in bid to catch lead exposure early and minimize the health impact it can have.

Maine aims to test every toddler for possible lead poisoning

A new law requires screenings for every child at ages 1 and 2 in bid to catch lead exposure early and minimize the health impact it can have.

Seniors find high-dose flu vaccines hard to come by

Health officials say the shortage is only temporary and supplies of the high-dose shots often used by seniors will be available soon.

Why snot? It’s ‘like pixie dust’ that’s hostile to germs

Mucus isn't just a physical barrier to microbes — its potent biochemistry helps stop bacteria, too.

Judge ends state senator’s lawsuit calling for more public health nurses

The administration of Gov. Janet Mills is ‘substantially complying’ with a 2017 law championed by Sen. Brownie Carson, the judge rules.

Measure in US House seeks answers to whether military created Lyme disease

Members of Congress last week voted unanimously to order the Pentagon to report about any biological weapons program that may have mistakenly or deliberately exposed Americans to tick-borne diseases.

Tick population is booming; Is climate change to blame?

Matthias Leu, a tick researcher, says warmer temperatures may increase some tick-borne diseases.

3,166 died in 2017 car accidents involving distracted drivers

People in their 20s are the largest group of drivers in these fatal crashes, NHTSA says.

There’s no vaccine to prevent an epidemic of legislative stupidity