Centers for disease control
Fentanyl overdose deaths more than tripled over past few years
A CDC report has found that between 2016 and 2021 deaths from fentanyl-related overdoses rose from 5.7 deaths per 100,000 people to 21.6.
Spike in infant deaths spurs dire warning on baby sleep
Most experts advise the ABCs of safe sleep: Alone, on their Back, in a Crib. However, others promote "breast-sleeping," or bed-sharing.
Why syphilis is on the rise
There were about 30 percent more cases of syphilis across the U.S. in 2021 than in 2020.
Why deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading so fast across the U.S.
The fungal infection Candida auris has seen huge spikes in cases across the United States, mostly affecting patients already in the hospital.
Fact Check: Were there 600,000 southern U.S. border "got-aways" in 2022?
The southern U.S. border issue is receiving a lot of attention because of the numbers of migrants—many undocumented—crossing over in recent months.
DeSantis declares war on CDC over COVID-19 vaccines
"We've seen over the past few years, really, the bankruptcy of the public health establishment," the Florida governor said during a roundtable discussion.
Patient With New Strain of Monkeypox Hospitalized in U.K.
The U.K. Health Security Agency has discovered a genetically distinct strain of monkeypox in someone who recently travelled to West Africa.
Fauci COVID Criticism May Set Him Up for Failure on Monkeypox
Republican trust in Dr. Anthony Fauci fell as the COVID pandemic "became more and more polarized," according to one expert.
Mask Mandate for Planes, Trains Extended by CDC for 2 Weeks
Several Republican-led states and GOP lawmakers filed lawsuits last month against the CDC and the Biden administration to have the mask mandate lifted.
CDC Stands Firm on Indoor Masking Mandates, Saying Cases Still Too High
Democrat-run states are now joining forces with their red counterparts rolling back mask mandates, opposing CDC guidance.
More Countries Added to CDC COVID High Risk List As U.S. Cases Drop
A majority of the world's countries currently qualify as having a "very high risk" for COVID-19.
Daily Rate of Americans Getting Booster Shots Has Fallen by Half Since Dec.
Mixed messaging from government and medical officials is likely contributing to the uncertainty that people have regarding whether they need a booster.
FDA Investigating E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Spinach
At least 10 people in Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and South Dakota were sickened in the spinach-linked E. coli outbreak.
Speakers at Kansas Meeting Blast Vaccine Mandates: 'Tool of Communism'
"Mandates are a form of slavery," said one person during a legislative meeting.
Mu Variant, Which May Be Vaccine Resistant, Detected in All 50 States
The Mu variant has been detected in at least 46 different countries and in all 50 U.S. states.
Ex-CDC Chief Says He Was 'Threatened' for Believing COVID Lab Leak Theory
Robert Redfield told Fox News that the hypothesis the disease leaked from a lab was ruled out too quickly.
CDC: 100 People Vaccinated With J&J COVID Shot Developed Guillain-Barre
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder where one's own immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Woman's Epic Failure Trying to Prove Magnet Vaccine Conspiracy Goes Viral
The CDC has already challenged and dispelled the 'vaccines make you magnetic' theory under its Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines page
10 States with Most New COVID Cases in past Week
Six of these 10 states each reported their highest-ever average case count this week, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
How to Self Quarantine—Travelers Should Follow These CDC Guidelines
Even if you feel healthy, you should self-quarantine since symptoms may appear up to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
CDC Director Warns Second Virus Wave Will Coincide With Influenza Season
To fight a possible second wave, he said we'll need an increase of flu vaccines nationwide and an investment in state and local health departments.
CDC Unveils New Antibody Study as National Testing Nearly Doubles
The study could help cities understand how better to track and control the epidemic, but experts say that testing needs to expand dramatically.
Poll Shows Republicans Trust Trump More Than CDC for Medical Information
Eighty percent of Republicans trust Trump for coronavirus information, compared with 74 percent naming the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as their trusted source.
Experts Question When It Will Be Safe to End Coronavirus Lockdown
Deciding to lift the lockdown is difficult because very little is known about the COVID-19 virus and testing is woefully inadequate in the U.S. But the longer the disruption goes on, the more difficult it will be for the economy to recover..
Trump Blames CDC for Spooking Investors With Coronavirus Fears
The president has informed his advisers not to make dire predictions about the financial impact of the virus, The Washington Post reported.
Laura Ingraham Claims 'Most' Migrants Entering U.S. Could Carry Disease
Invoking language historically used to stigmatize immigrant populations, Ingraham likened letting migrants enter the U.S. to playing Russian Roulette.
What Are the Symptoms of Measles? 107 Cases Confirmed
Measles can cause serious complications, including inflammation of the brain.
Record Number of Kids Dying From Flu
Unlike previous seasons, reports of the flu stayed high across all 50 states.
Suicides Up 30 Percent From 1999 in Half of U.S. States
The number of people who took their lives rose across every demographic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What Is Dog Flu? Highly Infectious Virus Rises Again
"We definitely have not had this many cases of canine influenza before," one veterinarian said. "There has been a progressive spread. We're seeing it acutely right now."