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.
"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 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.
Methamphetamine combines with heat to create deadly mix
Death certificates show about one in five heat-related deaths in recent years involved methamphetamine.
Science fact check: Was the definition of COVID vaccine "changed"?
Vaccine skeptics have said changes were introduced to "accommodate" the shortcomings of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Child dies of rabies after bat broke into bedroom
In Ontario, it was the first time someone has died from rabies since the 1960s.
First human cases of bird flu in California confirmed
Two individuals have been diagnosed after separate exposures to infected dairy cows, raising the nationwide total of human cases to 16.
COVID may increase risk of kidney disease
COVID-19 is known for its effects on the respiratory system but it can also harm other organs, according to new research.
US suicide rate remained near historic highs in 2023
There were a little over 49,300 suicide deaths reported in the U.S. in 2023, according to preliminary data from the CDC.
Deli meat recall update as new death reported
A 10th person has died in connection with a listeria outbreak stemming from a Boar's Head liverwurst product.
Tropical Storm Helene: CDC issues advice on how to keep your baby safe
"Take actions to help your baby sleep safely if you need to leave your home for #TropicalStormHelene," the agency said.
US rise in deadly fungal infections linked to food supply: "alarming"
Between 2020 and 2021, the U.S. saw a 95 percent rise in these treatment-resistant infections, roughly a third of which were fatal.
COVID map update reveals states where cases are still climbing
States that once had the lowest rates have seen infections soar as the distribution of COVID-19 cases changes across the country.
Severe obesity continues to rise in the U.S.
A 2021-2023 survey of around 6,000 individuals found that the obesity rate in the United States stands at approximately 40 percent.
Covid treatment recall issued after glass found in drug
FDA recalls Gilead's COVID drug Veklury due to glass particles as 21 states show "very high" virus levels in wastewater
COVID map update reveals US virus wastewater levels amid national 'high'
While some states have seen the lowest COVID-19 levels in months, others still have "very high" activity.
Meat recall update: Boar's Head plant closes amid listeria outbreak
The deli meat plant in Virginia linked to the listeria outbreak is set to be permanently closed, Boar's Head said.
COVID map update reveals states with 'very high' wastewater viral activity
Roughly half of all U.S. states have detected the highest level of the virus.
