Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt on Friday announces the release of a new tool to help Americans understand the threat of pandemic influenza and specific actions they can take to protect themselves and their families.

Secretary Leavitt says, "Pandemics are global in nature, but their impact is local. When the next pandemic strikes, it is likely to touch the lives of every individual, family and community

A new study finds you're okay if you went back for seconds of cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving. New research shows cranberries may offer benefits for your teeth.

Cranberries, which already are known to help thwart urinary tract infections may also prevent tooth decay and cavities, dental researchers reported in the January issue of the journal Caries Research

A consumer advocates report, released Monday, shows contaminated fruits and vegetables are causing more food-borne illness among Americans, when compared to raw chicken or eggs.

Common sources of food illnesses include various bacteria, like salmonella and E.coli, which can infect humans and animals, then make their way into manure used to fertilize plants, a practice common in Latin America, which has become a growing source for fresh produce in the U.S

Hookah smoking, the latest alternative habit to cigarette smoking, is found to be more harmful users' health then originally thought.

A new study in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology finds hookah smoking is just as bad, and in some cases worse, than cigarette smoking for users' teeth

The Center for Science in the Public Interest says the Food and Drug Administration has not taken action to stop what they call "deceptive labeling." CSPI claims many food labels currently on shelves exaggerate the presence of healthy ingredients.

The group claims some food manufacturers are "tricking" health-conscious consumers