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Authorities Investigating Listeria Outbreak Linked To Enoki Mushrooms
Whole genome sequencing suggests the patients got sick from the same source.
Flu Season: These 7 States Have The Highest Activity
Seven states, along with Washington D.C., have recorded the highest flu activity.
Over 3 Million US Middle- And High-Schoolers Used Tobacco Products In 2022: CDC
E-cigarettes remained to be the most used tobacco product for the ninth consecutive year.
US States With 'High' Adult Obesity Rate Doubles; Is Yours One Of Them?
Nineteen states and two territories have "high" rates of adult obesity.
What Are Nitazenes? Drug 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl Linked To Overdose Surge
There has been a surge in drug overdoses in Tennessee in the previous years.
New COVID-19 Booster For Omicron: Who Should Get It And When?
For now, the new booster shots are free of charge for everyone.
New Highly Infectious Virus Causing Blisters Spreads In India: What Is 'Tomato Flu'?
India's health ministry has issued testing and prevention guidelines to states in response to the growing number of cases.
Russia Sees COVID-19 Resurgence; Records 33,000 Cases, 57 Deaths In 1 Day
The country recently recorded a new high in COVID-19 cases since March.
Georgia Train Evacuated After Passenger Says They Have Monkeypox
There is no word if the passenger actually tested positive for the virus, according to reports.
CDC Sends Team To Investigate Possible New York Polio Outbreak
The deployment comes after a 20-year-old man in the state tested positive for the disease.
New COVID Variant BA.4.6: What Is Known About The Virus Strain
The new BA.4.6 variant of Omicron has been detected in 43 countries, including the U.S.
Monkeypox State Of Emergency Declared In Three US States
California, New York and Illinois have the most number of monkeypox cases in the U.S., government data showed.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Jif Peanut Butter Is 'Over': CDC
Affected products "should no longer be in stores."
Gone For A Decade, Polio Reappears In US After Case Detected In New York City
The first case of polio in nearly a decade was detected in the United States after a patient tested positive for the virus in New York City
Woman With Monkeypox Symptoms Turned Away By Several Doctors
The woman was allegedly instructed to contact the CDC instead, but the agency was also unable to help.
Iowa Beach Closed After Visiting Swimmer Is Infected With Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba
An Iowa lake was forced to temporarily close over the weekend after a visitor from Missouri was infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri.
Monkeypox: CDC Activates 'Emergency Operations Center'; US To Offer More Vaccines
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the first phase of its "national monkeypox vaccine strategy" Tuesday.
CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Due To Another Disease Spreading Globally
Cases of monkeypox have been reported in 32 countries, including Australia, England, Mexico and the United States.
COVID-19 Vaccine Data: CDC Found US Pharmacies Wasted 82.1 Million Doses
With billions shelled out to keep doses free for greater access, the U.S. ensured that doses were not in short supply.
Is Monkeypox An STD? Cases Reported In 20 Countries
An ongoing outbreak of the virus in North America and Europe is primarily spreading through sex among men, according to the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox Case Suspected In NYC; CDC Tracking Reported Clusters
The CDC is monitoring the clusters in "countries that don't normally report monkeypox."
Hepatitis In Children: CDC Continues Investigation As Patient Numbers Rise To 180
The number is up from 109 cases reported on May 5.
100,000 Americans Died Of Drug Overdoses In 2021, Shattering Previous Grim Records
The number of overdose deaths in the United States went over the 100,000 mark in 2021, marking a new grim record in the nation.
COVID-19 Outbreak In Cruise Ship Leaves 143 Passengers Sick Despite Vaccinations
The Ruby Princess docked in California with passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 three times since January.
CDC Warns Of Severe Liver Damage Among Kids: What To Know
The Centers for Disease Control has alarmed health officials to be on the lookout for potential cases of children with hepatitis.
Pushing Fourth COVID Vaccine Shot May Not Be Best Strategy Against Virus, Says CDC Panel
A CDC panel warned that a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine may not be the best or most effective strategy to combat the virus going forward.
Former Trump Surgeon General Slams Federal Judge For Ending Mask Mandate On Public Transit
Jerome Adams, who served as Surgeon General during the Trump administration, slammed a judge's decision to end the CDC mask mandate on public transportation.
How To Predict The Next Pandemic: The CDC Launches Infectious Disease Forecasting
The CDC has created a new branch to predict and respond to potential future outbreaks.
Retail Industry Responsible For Price Hikes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic And Inflation, Report
A recent report identified companies that have influenced rising prices during the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation.
Federal Judge Rules Against Biden Administration On Mask Mandate For Public Transit, Says CDC Overstepped
A federal judge in Florida struck down President Joe Biden's order to extend a mask mandate for public transportation as several states and cities express concern about the stealth subvariant of COVID-19.