Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
The former director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called for stronger, nationwide guidance on ...
Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America’s health insurance programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will ...
How the pandemic changed the world of disease control for worse — and for better
Five years after the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, there has been progress — and backsliding in the ...
David Weldon, RFK Jr.’s Sidekick, Gets the Boot
The vaccine skeptic lacked the Senate votes to be confirmed to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director
Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ...
RFK Jr. has made several claims about measles. Here's what the science says.
RFK Jr. has claimed measles can be treated with vitamin A and that severe infection is linked to poor diet. But many experts ...
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High Blood Pressure: Causes, Solutions, Impacts on the Black Community and More
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
How disease detectives are hunting for viruses at major U.S. airports
A CDC program tests wastewater from airplanes, looking for pathogens that may have hitched a ride with passengers on long-haul international flights.
US Measles Cases So Far This Year Surpass Total for All 2024
Less than three months into 2025, US measles cases have outpaced last year’s total, as a worrying outbreak linked to two deaths continues to spread.
Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years
A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats.
5 years ago, the WHO declared COVID a pandemic. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers
Another recent federal study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics in February, showed approximately 1.01 million ...
For Parents of Babies Near Measles Outbreaks, a Painful Waiting Game
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and can live on surfaces or suspended in the air for two hours.