New bird flu symptoms emerge in infected human
A third human case of bird flu has been detected in the U.S. and the patient had new symptoms.
Map shows states with human bird flu cases
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said that a human bird flu case had been discovered in a new state on Wednesday.
Bird flu update as CDC issues new recommendations
The CDC is encouraging local and state health officials to use "enhanced levels" of monitoring for flu cases to track possible bird flu inflections.
Scientists sound alarm over drinking tap water when pregnant
Researchers say their results are "very concerning" given that the majority of U.S. communities have fluoridated water.
Pasta salad recall as warning issued to customers
The product was sold at supermarkets in 15 states before it was realized a key allergen was not disclosed on its label.
How COVID vaccines stand up to new FLiRT variants
Experts have warned of a "summer wave" of COVID infections. Should we be concerned?
Drowning deaths in US suddenly spike
The increase was particularly notable among young children, for whom drowning is already the leading cause of death.
NOAA reveals how pollen can change the weather
Pollen grains sometimes scatter the sunlight, which can form clouds, affect the temperature and even the amount of rain.
FLiRT COVID variants: What are the symptoms?
The new variants' rapid spread has led to a warning about a potential "summer wave" of infections.
Cheese recall as dire salmonella warning issued
The recall involves three different cheese spreads from Schnucks.
Tuberculosis outbreak: Why this city has declared a public health emergency
An outbreak of the disease has prompted a public health emergency in Long Beach, Calif., with officials concerned over the potential exposure of 170 people.
Nut recall as warning issued to customers
Five states are facing recalls of some nut products over concerns about potential listeria contamination.
Bird flu in US: What we know, what we don't
After 1 in 5 commercial milk samples in the U.S. were found to contain traces of the virus, should we be concerned?
Beef recall as dire warning issued
More than 16,000 pounds of ground beef products shipped to Walmart stores may be carrying E.coli, the FSIS has warned.
Nut recall as urgent E. coli warning issued
Gibson Farms issued a recall on a walnut product that has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli.
Bird flu: Why FDA says milk safe despite 1 in 5 positive tests for virus
Two human cases of bird flu have been confirmed so far, with one likely resulting from exposure to dairy cows.
Fertility rate map shows US states with highest, lowest births
Mothers in the U.S. are getting older, as the birth rate for women in their 20s declined the most of any age group.
Salmonella outbreak sparks massive Trader Joe's recall
Trader Joe's is calling on customers who purchased Infinite Herbs Organic Basil to discard the product or return it to the store amid a salmonella outbreak.
CDC issues health alert for bird flu infection following recent US case
The second known U.S. case of avian influenza in a human was announced earlier this week.
Monkey bite gives man rare virus
Only 50 people caught this rare virus between 1932 and 2019, according to the CDC, 21 of whom died.
Lyme Disease Is Quietly Debilitating Millions of Americans
How our health agencies have neglected a public health crisis for decades, and a call for Congress to intervene.
Cow illness spreading in US states sparks concerns about milk
A positive human case of the avian flu at a Texas dairy farm was reported on Monday by the state's Department of State Health Services.
Plague map shows where US cases have been reported since 1970
There have been nearly 500 cases of plague in the U.S. since 1970—80 percent of which were bubonic, with a man in New Mexico dying of the disease last week.
Measles outbreak map shows 17 states with reported cases
Health officials confirmed cases in at least 17 states—an increase of six since mid-February.
COVID data brings positive news
Hospitalizations with the virus have trended downwards for six consecutive weeks, and deaths for five after winter rise.
Measles map shows where outbreak is spreading in Florida
The Florida outbreak of measles comes after the CDC reported that there have been at least 35 measles cases in 15 states in 2024.
Measles map shows states with reported cases in 2024
Health officials confirmed cases in at least 11 states, with the outbreak in Florida thought not down to global travel.
Cheese recalls as map shows US listeria outbreak
Nearly 60 food products have been recalled over potential contamination, with linked cases recorded across 11 states.
Louisiana residents told to boil water after main hit by worker
Residents of Slidell have been urged to boil their water or use bottled water.
Ham, pork recall as nationwide warning issued over salmonella illness
A nationwide warning of salmonella has led Fratelli Beretta to recall an undetermined amount of ready-to-eat meat charcuterie products.