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Pink Battling The Flu Before Super Bowl National Anthem Performance
Pop star Pink says she's battling the flu ahead of her big national anthem performance.
Flu Season: Elementary School Closes Down After Dozens Call Out Sick
A school in New Hampshire was forced to close down after dozens of students and 15 teachers called out over flu-like symptoms.
Influenza A Symptoms: Teen Dies Of Liver Failure After Negative Flu Test
Kira Molina got tested Jan. 25, but died Tuesday of liver failure in an Atlanta hospital after being found unresponsive in her home on Sunday.
How Bad Is The Current Flu Season? Hospitals Busiest Since 2009 Epidemic
According to reports, CDC's current flu-tracking system showed that this time, for the first time in 13 years, the whole U.S. continental region (except Hawaii) was affected by the flu.
What's Open, Closed During Government Shutdown: Post Office, CDC, National Parks
During the government shutdown, only essential employees are working, meaning some places are closed or running with a limited staff.
What Are Fugu Poisoning Symptoms? Toxic Fish Mistakenly Sold In Japan
According to a report by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the poison found in parts of fugu fish can cause death in approximately 60 percent of the people who consume it.
What Is E. Coli? Contaminated Romaine Lettuce Linked To Bacteria Spread
An E. coli outbreak is possibly spreading through contaminated romaine lettuce across the United States, what are the symptoms and what is the bacteria?
Preparing For Nuclear War: CDC Organizing Public Health Response Briefing
The CDC said in a notice that the briefing share critical protection steps in case of a nuclear detonation.
US Alcohol Abuse, Deaths And Binge Drinking All On The Rise
New Year's Day is a time in which people make plans on alcohol. Here's what you should know about alcohol use in America.
Is It Too Late To Get A Flu Shot? Not Yet For This Season
The CDC advises everyone older than six months of age to get a flu shot.
CDC's Banned Words Projected On Trump International Hotel By Human Rights Campaign
After the news of the ban broke, the Human Rights Campaign was one of the many organizations which condemned the ban on scientifically-relevant terms without any rhyme or reason.
Trump Administration Ban On CDC’s Usage Of ‘Transgender,’ ‘Evidence-Based,’ ‘Diversity’ Causes Outrage
The mandate from Trump administration banned the use of seven words — “vulnerable,” “entitlement,” “diversity,” “transgender,” “fetus,” “evidence-based,” “science-based” — in the official documents for the 2019 CDC budget that is expected to be released in February.
Flu Season Worsens In Several States, How Bad Will It Get?
Flu season is ramping up but it's more of a threat in some states than others.
What Is Brucella Abortus? Contaminated Milk May Cause Miscarriage, CDC Warns
The warning was issued by the Centers for Prevention and Disease Control and Prevention on Nov. 21 to the residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Asthma More Common Among Women Because Men Have More Testosterone: Study
In children, asthma is more common in boys than girls. But around the time of puberty, there is a reversal. Adult and middle aged women were found to be twice as likely to be affected by bronchial asthma, compared to adult men.
These Are The Most Sexually Diseased States In The US
Grindr and Tinder could be to blame.
Average Penis Size In U.S. Smaller Than Expected, FDA Approves Smaller Condoms
The FDA responded to a study from Indiana University among others citing a small problem with average American penis sizes.
CDC: Petland Puppies Linked To Infection Outbreak In Several States
The CDC announces more cases of Campylobacter infections linked to Petland puppies.
CDC Explores Blockchain Solutions To Streamline Public Health, Collect Data
The CDC is exploring whether blockchain technology could fight the spread of disease by streamlining the process of collecting and analyzing medical data after a natural disaster.
Study: Exposure To Cats, Dogs And Roaches May Reduce Asthma Risk
New research shows exposure to pet, roach and mice allergens early in life could reduce the risk of developing asthma.
Drug Use Statistics Skyrocketed In Last 15 Years
New data show the U.S. is losing more American lives to drug overdose deaths each year than it did in the Vietnam War.
US Opioid Use Linked To Unemployment, Researchers Say
The opioid crisis is linked to unemployment numbers, researchers find.
Child Killed By 10-Year-Old Playing With Gun
The child was "unresponsive" at the scene.
CDC: Teen Drug Overdose Death Rates Doubled Between 1999 And 2015
Opioids are to blame for the increase in fatalities.
Study: Number Of Opioid, Heroin Overdose Deaths Far Higher Than Recorded
Study finds the number of opioid and heroin deaths are actually higher.
What Is Cyclosporiasis? Food-Borne Parasitic Infection On The Rise In US
The illness is usually caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated by feces of those already infected by it.
What Is Necrotizing Fasciitis? Florida Man Contracts Flesh-Eating Bacteria While Hiking
The disease spreads quickly once it enters the body and attacks the tissue that surrounds the muscles, causing it to die.
What Is Norovirus? Chipotle Closes Virginia Restaurant After Outbreak Of Contagious Virus
Norovirus virus is known to cause symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, stomach ache and extreme dehydration.
What Is Bourbon Virus? Missouri Woman Dies After Contracting Tick-Borne Disease
Fifty-eight-year-old Tamela Wilson, who spotted a few ticks on her body, developed a rare condition called Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), eventually leading to her death.
Is Gonorrhoea Impossible To Treat? WHO Says STD Is Becoming Antibiotic Resistant
According to data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 820,000 new gonorrhea cases occur each year in the U.S. An estimated 246,000 are resistant to at least one antibiotic that treats the infection.