Mask mandate update as CDC responds to speculation
A spokesperson said the agency "does not issue mandates," but that its recommendations on coronavirus prevention measures were subject to prevailing trends.
COVID mask mandates make a comeback
The decisions come amid an increase in hospitalizations across the United States from the virus.
CDC update after COVID variant BA.2.86 detected in U.S.
Scientists are concerned that built-up immunity and vaccinations may not protect against this new strain of the virus.
Is floodwater toxic? Hilary flooding health risks explained
Floodwater can pose certain health risks, potentially exposing people to infectious diseases, chemical hazards and physical injuries.
Why I Keep My Kids Away From Guns, Drugs, and iPads
You might argue that my kids are living in a bubble, that they won't be able to avoid the social media monster, and that I'm making them into social pariahs.
FDA issues warning to pet owners after salmonella found in cat and dog food
The FDA said it was issuing the advisory as the contaminated lots "pose a significant risk to human and animal health."
Warning as 1-year-old boy dies after being pulled from Texas pool
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children, and most drownings in children aged between 1 and 4 happen in swimming pools.
Ron DeSantis under pressure over Florida leprosy cases
"The CDC has issued a travel advisory in Florida due to LEPROSY," one Twitter user wrote. "The Biblical jokes write themselves for Ron DeSantis."
Scientists raise alarm as more cats die from avian flu
In the first cases of H5N1 bird flu detected in cats in the country for seven years, two cats have died from the virus in South Korea.
Toddler dies from rare brain-eating amoeba in Nevada
Two-year-old Woodrow Bundy died on Wednesday after being infected with a deadly amoeba that carries a 97 percent death rate.
Anthrax-infected Russians escape Siberian hospital
In early July, four residents in the Tuva region, which borders Mongolia, were diagnosed with anthrax after eating the meat of an infected horse.
Rare tropical diseases threaten to plague America
"The risks posed by infectious diseases in the U.S., such as malaria, and their prevention strategies must not be undermined," a global health professor said.
Malaria alert issued by CDC after new cases in Florida
Six malaria cases were confirmed to have been acquired in one Florida county - the first contracted in the U,S. in 20 years..
Extreme heat is killing more Americans than ever
Provisional CDC data shows that an estimated 1,708 people died because of the heat in 2022—more than three times the cases two decades before.
Woman drowns after jumping into a river to see if her dog will save her
The woman was washed downriver after getting into the water, and found dead by a rescue team later that day.
Teen's warning after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Florida beach
The family is sharing Caleb Ziegelbauer's story to help prevent others from falling victim to Naegleria fowleri.
Florida malaria cases spark Bill Gates conspiracy theory
The U.S. has its first malaria cases from U.S.-based parasites since 2003.
John Rich sparks debate over vaccines and autism
Country music singer John Rich has started a war of words on social media after he shared theories that vaccines cause autism.
What are the symptoms of malaria? U.S. cases reported in Texas, Florida
The CDC has documented at least five cases of locally acquired malaria cases in the past two months, marking the first time in 20 years.
Republican lawmaker rants about contraception going against nature
"When pregnancy naturally occurs, that's nature doing what nature does," Wisconsin state Representative Chuck Wichgers said Wednesday.
Touching moment autistic boy's "dream came true" after getting a puppy
"I'm not crying you are," one user wrote on TikTok.
Deadly hemorrhagic virus spreading to new countries, scientists warn
"Some tick-borne infections, so Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, are highly likely to spread in the U.K.," one disease scientist said.
Rabies-infected moose found 'drooling profusely' in Alaska
The moose was the first-ever to test positive for rabies in North America, and appeared "stumbling, drooling profusely," with "bare patches of skin."
Girl found drowned at Texas aquatics center
Local police said the girl who died was under 10 years old.
Yes, your hay fever is worse this year. Here's why
"These trends towards earlier and longer pollen seasons and higher levels of pollen in the air are expected to continue," a biology professor said.
DeSantis War Room deepfake attack on Trump lays bare AI threat to elections
A video appeared to feature his GOP primary rival embracing ex-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Anthony Fauci, but the images were AI-generated.
Horror outbreak on cruise ship leaves over 150 passengers sick with virus
This incident marks the 12th outbreak this year reported by the CDC, a notable increase from previous years.
Who is Mandy Cohen? Physician expected as Biden's next CDC director
Cohen's formal selection is expected to be announced this month, according to sources who spoke with Politico.
Trump reverses course on Cuomo amid DeSantis battle
Former President Donald Trump is blaming Governor Ron DeSantis for Florida's morbidity rate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brain-eating amoeba on rise in some U.S. states
There have been increasing cases of infection by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri in northern states, possibly due to increased temperatures from climate change.