Health

New dietary guidelines say kiwis — along with rye bread and certain supplements — can help improve constipation symptoms.

Hundreds of scientists received "incorrect notifications" that they were laid off, according to an official familiar with the matter.

From NFL players to soccer moms, critics are disputing claims that turf fields save money, increase playing time and are healthy to use.

The Trump administration's suggestion that babies and kids shouldn't take acetaminophen lacks evidence, researchers say.

The visit, which the White House described Wednesday as a "yearly check-up," was his second examination at Walter Reed in six months.

At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide.

Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, the subsidies must be extended.

More than 1,500 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. so far this year. NBC News is updating case totals as new data arrives.

Unauthorized immigrants are already prohibited from obtaining any federally subsidized health care coverage — a limited exception is emergency Medicaid.

Doctors say that insurers are automatically downgrading their claims and paying less. Insurers say it's their duty to prevent overbilling.

In poultry, cases are spiking earlier than expected, so some officials are bracing for a challenging fall.