Health

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.

The Trump administration is threatening to pull Vermont’s funding for a federal sex education program if it doesn't remove language that references gender identity. State officials say they’re working to understand the impact of the order.

A growing number of kids and teenagers are struggling with mental health disorders in Vermont and worldwide.

Federal funding cuts threaten existing adult day programs in Vermont and are stalling the creation of three new programs that could fill gaps in services.

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury will close its occupational medicine office in October. It's the latest provider in the state to announce service closures in an effort to cut health care costs.