CDC
The latest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officially it is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Formed in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, its goal is to protect public health.
Toddler dies from rare brain-eating amoeba in Nevada
Two-year-old Woodrow Bundy died on Wednesday after being infected with a deadly amoeba that carries a 97 percent death rate.
Anthrax-infected Russians escape Siberian hospital
In early July, four residents in the Tuva region, which borders Mongolia, were diagnosed with anthrax after eating the meat of an infected horse.
Rare tropical diseases threaten to plague America
"The risks posed by infectious diseases in the U.S., such as malaria, and their prevention strategies must not be undermined," a global health professor said.
Malaria alert issued by CDC after new cases in Florida
Six malaria cases were confirmed to have been acquired in one Florida county - the first contracted in the U,S. in 20 years..
Extreme heat is killing more Americans than ever
Provisional CDC data shows that an estimated 1,708 people died because of the heat in 2022—more than three times the cases two decades before.
Woman drowns after jumping into a river to see if her dog will save her
The woman was washed downriver after getting into the water, and found dead by a rescue team later that day.
Teen's warning after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Florida beach
The family is sharing Caleb Ziegelbauer's story to help prevent others from falling victim to Naegleria fowleri.
Florida malaria cases spark Bill Gates conspiracy theory
The U.S. has its first malaria cases from U.S.-based parasites since 2003.
John Rich sparks debate over vaccines and autism
Country music singer John Rich has started a war of words on social media after he shared theories that vaccines cause autism.
What are the symptoms of malaria? U.S. cases reported in Texas, Florida
The CDC has documented at least five cases of locally acquired malaria cases in the past two months, marking the first time in 20 years.
Republican lawmaker rants about contraception going against nature
"When pregnancy naturally occurs, that's nature doing what nature does," Wisconsin state Representative Chuck Wichgers said Wednesday.
Touching moment autistic boy's "dream came true" after getting a puppy
"I'm not crying you are," one user wrote on TikTok.
Deadly hemorrhagic virus spreading to new countries, scientists warn
"Some tick-borne infections, so Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, are highly likely to spread in the U.K.," one disease scientist said.
Rabies-infected moose found 'drooling profusely' in Alaska
The moose was the first-ever to test positive for rabies in North America, and appeared "stumbling, drooling profusely," with "bare patches of skin."
Girl found drowned at Texas aquatics center
Local police said the girl who died was under 10 years old.
Yes, your hay fever is worse this year. Here's why
"These trends towards earlier and longer pollen seasons and higher levels of pollen in the air are expected to continue," a biology professor said.
DeSantis War Room deepfake attack on Trump lays bare AI threat to elections
A video appeared to feature his GOP primary rival embracing ex-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Anthony Fauci, but the images were AI-generated.
Horror outbreak on cruise ship leaves over 150 passengers sick with virus
This incident marks the 12th outbreak this year reported by the CDC, a notable increase from previous years.
Who is Mandy Cohen? Physician expected as Biden's next CDC director
Cohen's formal selection is expected to be announced this month, according to sources who spoke with Politico.
Trump reverses course on Cuomo amid DeSantis battle
Former President Donald Trump is blaming Governor Ron DeSantis for Florida's morbidity rate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brain-eating amoeba on rise in some U.S. states
There have been increasing cases of infection by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri in northern states, possibly due to increased temperatures from climate change.
Congress, Don't Cut Funding for HIV Programs
We have the tools needed to end HIV. We just need the political will to use them.
Fresh mpox warning issued ahead of summer
The CDC warned that a new surge of mpox cases has been evident across the country, and may continue into the summer.
Over 100 wedding guests hospitalized amid suspected food poisoning
Health officials suspect that the outbreak may have been due to a contaminated water source.
Maine resident dies of rare tick-borne virus as cases spread across U.S.
The virus attacks the brain and the membrane surrounding it, which can result in severe neurological symptoms in some patients.
Man discovers he's covered in ticks after walk in New York
"I definitely was shocked," he told Newsweek. "Especially by the ones on my jeans as they were quickly crawling up my leg."
The looming superbug crisis—and how to beat it
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, impervious to the usual drugs, are on the rise, leading scientists to look into using viruses to fight them instead.
Fact Check: Did U.S. fund biolab in Sudan?
Militants took the National Public Health Lab in the capital Khartoum where fighting continues.
How Greg Abbott's "elite" Texas tactical border force will stop migrants
Title 42, which has been enforced since March 2020, is set to end on Thursday, with spikes in migrant crossings expected to follow.
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.
