Climate

The lone star tick is driving the rapid rise of alpha-gal syndrome, a delayed allergy to red meat, and cases may be undercounted. Meanwhile, a new vaccine for Lyme disease faces challenges.

The brownish ants are tiny and stealthy, often found in logs and under rocks. They are less aggressive than fire ants, but pain from their sting can come back many hours later and cause serious allergic reactions in some.

Many seniors don’t have the mobility to get to food distribution sites, especially when sidewalks are slippery with snow and ice. It can be hard during summer heatwaves, too.

Atlanta, and many areas of the state, have had moderately concerning or worse air quality since Tuesday.

How the plan will be funded is unclear. The Mamdani administration has not earmarked money for its tree-expansion initiative.

The new tool offered by the CDC explains how widely used medications — from antidepressants to diuretics — can impair the body’s ability to handle extreme heat.

The heart of the guidance is not a list of shiny new, expensive programs. Instead, it is a dramatically unsexy push to make health systems more flexible and more anticipatory.

An Emory University researcher gave birth in the wake of Hurricane Ivan. The experience moved her to focus on addressing disparities in maternal health, especially in emergency preparedness.

Cases are on the rise, with a new, faster-spreading strain turning up in several countries – and California. Here’s the long-term outlook.

Today South Brooklyn Health is fortified by a four-foot flood wall. A new hospital building features hurricane-resistant glass, and power and water systems designed to withstand future storms.

A group of young Montanans argue Trump's orders violate their Fifth Amendment rights and will cause nearly 200,000 additional deaths over the next 25 years and lead to more heart, respiratory, and other health problems.

Parks are associated with physical and mental health benefits. And in cities like New York, parks play a key role in cooling streets and absorbing atmospheric CO2.

Dr. Preeti Jaggi says pediatricians have a duty to protect the Earth’s future for their young patients: 'It’s becoming more and more obvious that the environment is affecting health.

Studies show that in non-air-conditioned residential buildings, 'cool roofs' can lower maximum indoor temperatures by 2.2 to 5.9°F.

An extreme heat warning was in effect for New York City on Tuesday. As summers get hotter, high temperatures are an increasingly dangerous public health threat.

Next week, parts of New York could see high temps reach 100°F. Because our bodies gradually adapt to heat as the summer progresses, we’re especially vulnerable in June.

The majority of tick-borne disease cases in New York City are imported from surrounding areas, like upstate New York, Long Island, and Connecticut.

Rising sea levels and intensifying storms threaten the city’s coastlines and low-lying neighborhoods.

In the United States, extreme heat is the primary cause of weather-related deaths, posing a significant threat to public health.

An air quality alert is in effect for New York City from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Young children, elderly people, and those with respiratory diseases are advised to avoid strenuous activities.