One of the most common types of knee injuries is also one of the most preventable.

Warm weather has arrived and with it comes the expected nuisance of insect bites and stings.

During a Heat Alert the public is encouraged to call or visit friends and neighbours who are at risk of suffering health consequences because of hot weather.

European Commission adopted a Communication proposing actions for closer cooperation between Member States in the field of organ donation and transplantation, and announcing plans for a European Directive on quality and safety of organ donation.

Washtenaw County Public Health Department officials are reminding residents to take precautions to make this a safe and enjoyable summer.

Preparing the family backyard swimming pool for a summer's use is also the time to review your safety plans for the upcoming season.

May 21-27, 2007 has been designated as National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week.

Around 2-million pound is to be spent to help reduce the number of people dying from drug overdoses or contracting blood-borne viruses through injecting themselves with dirty needles.

Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced Illinois will receive an estimated $55.7 million in new federal funding over five years to help people living in nursing facilities return to their homes or a community residence.

Northern Ireland Health Minister emphasised that upholding a healthy lifestyle must be a priority for us all.

Pain on outside of foot can indicate a broken bone, requires medical treatment

Wisconsin state health officials urge everyone to follow some basic precautions to prevent themselves from getting sick from contaminated pool, spa, lake or river water.

Almost 65% of newly diagnosed patients do not receive drug treatment in the first 360 days of their diagnosis.

The Kern County Department of Public Health is reminding the public that bat season is fully underway, and residents should avoid making contact with these flying creatures or risk harm to their personal health.

This year, bats from three areas of Bakersfield have tested positive for rabies, raising concern by public health officials for the potential human exposure to rabies from animals that are naturally prevalent in the area.

As hot and hazy conditions return to the Tampa Bay area, here are some tips from the Pinellas County Health Department: