Health

Legislation that would ban the use of paraquat, a fast-acting and highly toxic herbicide that studies have linked to Parkinson’s disease, easily passed the Vermont House last month. But H.739 now faces a chillier reception in the Senate.

Drug overdose deaths are plummeting in the U.S. in ways never seen before. Experts worry new, toxic "synthetic" street drugs could derail the recovery.

Ibogaine research is gaining traction in some states, including Texas. Some local lawmakers and medical providers think Vermont should join them.

New state-level restrictions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known locally as 3Squares Vermont, could go into effect as early as February 2027.

State health officials say they are still investigating the case, but that they do not believe the general public is currently at risk. This is the state’s first confirmed measles case this year.

Dr. Rick Hildebrant became Vermont's newest Health Commissioner in October.

Olivia Sweetnam says her staff is providing top-notch care even while navigating major budgetary challenges.

Researchers from the University of Vermont and several other institutions this spring will launch a multi-year study focused on drug use and barriers to health services in New England.

Square dancing is a popular activity for millions of people all over the world, but it can be more than just a hobby. Research shows it can fight many of the negative effects of aging.

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.