Cough medicine recalled over contamination fears
The drugs are being recalled over concerns they could cause sepsis.
Cantaloupe salmonella outbreak map shows states affected
Salmonella cases have been reported relating to various batches of cantaloupes.
Cantaloupe recall as three companies pull products over salmonella fears
Salmonella can cause serious health problems or even death in young children and elderly people, as well as those with compromised immune systems.
COVID map shows where hospitalizations are increasing in the US
Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska are seeing the largest spike in rates of COVID hospitalizations, CDC data shows.
COVID US map shows states where cases are highest in latest week
Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming were the worst-hit states.
COVID map shows states where case counts are highest
8.7 percent of COVID tests across the U.S. came back positive in the week ending October 21, a decrease from the previous week's 9.5 percent.
COVID map shows states where positive cases are rising
COVID-19 cases are rising across a series of U.S. states, and health experts say the number of positive tests could increase further in winter.
Health warning issued over "Super Mario" mushrooms
Several patients, all of whom were children, were treated near Lake Tahoe after consuming the red and white fly agaric mushrooms.
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.