WASHINGTON, April 1 (UPI) -- U.S. public health officials have created a plan to combat the health effects of climate change.

WASHINGTON, March 16 (UPI) -- The gap in life expectancy between African-Americans and has narrowed, according to a study to be published next week.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (UPI) -- There is still a serious threat of a global flu pandemic, health experts said Thursday, and uninsured and low-income Americans could be among those hit hardest.

NEW YORK, May 16 (UPI) -- Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing disease in the United States but federal budget cuts have alarmed researchers and experts, a report said.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The system for intercepting microbial threats at U.S. airports, seaports and borders needs strategic leadership and a comprehensive plan, a report said.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Federal health officials said Friday at least 42 children have died from complications related to the flu as the disease has now become widespread in 36 states.

BALTIMORE, March 25 (UPI) -- Although there has been an increase in the number of U.S. trauma centers in the last decade, some communities still do not have access to such specialized centers, which could prove essential in treating victims of a terrorist attack, a new study released

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- President Bush requested a $61 million increase in the 2004 budget for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, with most of the agency's budget slated for bioterrorism preparedness and programs to prevent chronic diseases and AIDS.