Flu surges in US as vaccinations lag, and here’s where COVID, RSV infections are climbing
The US flu season is underway, says the CDC. No strain seems to be dominant, and it’s too early to know how good a match the ...
WHO declares Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Rwanda over
The World Health Organization declared on Friday that the outbreak of the Marburg Virus Disease in Rwanda is over after going ...
FDA: Contaminated cucumbers linked to 100 salmonella cases; Recall tied to Missouri and Illinois
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that contaminated cucumbers are linked to 100 salmonella cases across 23 states ...
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How the U.S. Lost Control of Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic
As the bird flu virus moved into cows and people, sluggish federal action, deference to industry and neglect for worker ...
Understanding bird flu and the health risk for humans
Experts also recommend getting a seasonal flu shot. While it won’t protect against bird flu, it may reduce the chance of ...
US deaths are down and life expectancy is up, but improvements are slowing
U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another — much smaller — improvement this ...
Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Richland County traced to cutting tool and floor scrubber
More than 30 employees fell ill at a South Carolina company from Legionnaire's disease. The investigation found a water-based ...
Desperate search for good Samaritans who left rabid cat at NY animal hospital — and may now be infected
Westchester County health officials said the pair that left a rabid cat at a local animal hospital meant well -- but could be ...