CDC
The latest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officially it is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Formed in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, its goal is to protect public health.
CDC calls for wider bird flu testing after more farmworker infections found
A new study revealed more farmworkers had signs of infection, even though they reportedly did not display symptoms of illness.
RFK Jr. says entire FDA departments 'have to go'
"They're not protecting our kids," the independent said of the FDA during a Wednesday morning interview following Trump's win.
COVID cases update: Map reveals return of "very high" water virus levels
"High" levels of viral activity in wastewater are also on the rise and are concentrated in one specific area.
Cat owners are infecting their pets with bird flu, officials suspect
Emails show concerns about potential human-to-pet transmission, with cases in cats now confirmed in multiple states.
Mushroom recall as warning issued over potential listeria contamination
HH Fresh Trading Corp issued a Enoki mushroom recall amid concerns of possible listeria contamination.
CDC warning over genital fungus "emerging" in New York City
The fungal infection, also known as ringworm elsewhere on the body, "can spread through sexual contact and cause lesions on the genitals," the CDC said.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak cause confirmed by CDC
Ninety people fell ill, with 27 hospitalized as the fast food giant removes affected ingredient from restaurants.
First US case of bird flu detected in pigs: What we know
H5N1 bird flu was detected in a pig in Oregon, the Department of Agriculture said.
Bird flu outbreak: Map reveals confirmed US human cases
Cases of H5N1 have been climbing nationally, with one West Coast state seeing a rapid increase since the start of October.
Walking pneumonia: Symptoms to look out for as cases rise
After a prolonged period of low incidence rates following the emergence of COVID-19, cases of walking pneumonia are now on the rise.
COVID: CDC reveals when to expect hospitalizations to peak this year
While the CDC said this winter peak is likely to be higher than the summer's, hospitalizations are likely to be lower than last year.
Families devastated by fentanyl crisis want US to impose sanctions on China
As momentum grows for a tougher stance on Chinese opioid production, Beijing says it's an American problem.
COVID cases update shows map of US states with 'high' viral water levels
Three U.S. states are still showing high coronavirus levels in their wastewater, the CDC revealed.
Chicken salad recall in four states as listeria warning issued
Chicken salad has been recalled in California, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington, linked to a possible Listeria contamination,
Megyn Kelly's remarks to Bill Maher about transgender kids go viral
"We are chopping off the healthy body parts of young children—100 percent we are doing that," Kelly said about gender-affirming care.
"Serious lung infection" linked to cruise ship hot tubs, CDC finds
Eight cases of Legionnaires' disease were reported on a single cruise ship between November 2022 and April 2024.
At least 75 people sick from McDonald's E. coli outbreak: CDC
The CDC said Friday that at least 75 people have fallen ill amid an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Bird flu outbreak: Cases not spreading between humans, Missouri tests show
Officials were alarmed after two cases were identified within a single Missouri household.
E. coli explained following fatal McDonald's outbreak
The outbreak involving McDonald's burgers is with "a particularly nasty strain," food safety expert Natalie Stanton told Newsweek.
US government shares new pandemic plan
The initiative proposes a collaborative approach to mitigate threats to health security across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
McDonald's shares plunge amid E.coli outbreak
Numerous illnesses have been reported in several states, the CDC has said.
As hurricanes amplify chronic conditions, telehealth extends a lifeline
Hurricanes Helene and Milton stunted health care access throughout the Southeast. Some hospitals are using telemedicine to reach their most vulnerable patients.
McDonald's linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
Nearly 50 people in nearly one dozen states have fallen ill as the result of an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, the CDC said Tuesday.
McDonald's E. coli map shows where quarter pounder is making people sick
The CDC says 49 people from 10 states have fallen ill due to this outbreak, with 27 cases reported in Colorado and 9 in Nebraska.
Bird flu update as virus suspected in four Washington farmers
Washington may be the sixth U.S. state this year to see human cases of the virus.
COVID-19 XEC variant: Symptoms to watch for as virus surges
XEC has become the second most prevalent strain in the country, accounting for 1 in 10 cases.
COVID map update: US states with "high" wastewater viral activity revealed
"High" levels still persist in eight states, new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
Map shows US states where "deadly" whooping cough rising
Five times as many cases of the potentially fatal illness have been reported so far in 2024, compared with the same time last year.
U.S. teen tobacco use hits 25-year low, driven by sharp decline in vaping
The number of teens currently using tobacco products went from 2.8 million in 2023 to 2.25 million this year, a new survey shows.
Map shows states with the highest Alzheimer's disease deaths
The neurodegenerative disorder affects millions of Americans, and its impact varies significantly across the country.
