More than 4,400 measles cases and three deaths this year expose declining vaccine coverage and policy challenges, warning of broader public‑health risks.
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The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected over 10,000 people and caused nearly 5,000 deaths, becoming the fastest‑spreading and most geographically extensive event of its kind.
Chicago's major hospitals say they are better equipped than ever to handle a potential Ebola case, drawing on lessons from the 2014 outbreak and COVID‑19 pandemic.
A 2‑year‑old in Auburn, Indiana suffered a catastrophic brain injury after ingesting a 7‑OH tablet, leading to criminal charges against the child's live‑in caregiver.
Four leading medical groups unveiled a "Female Life Stages" framework to guide clinicians in preventing and detecting heart disease from puberty through menopause.
An avian influenza outbreak at a Utah mink farm has sparked criticism of limited government transparency and a perceived lack of decisive action.
U.S. health officials report an unusually early rise in flu hospitalizations, with H1N1 accounting for the vast majority of cases and experts urging prompt vaccination.
U.S. measles cases have more than doubled the previous year, with Pennsylvania reporting over 1,300 cases, prompting heightened vaccination efforts.
A two‑month bird‑flu outbreak at a Utah mink farm has drawn criticism for the lack of culling and worker testing, prompting fears of a potential human pandemic.
The CDC reported 178 new measles cases, bringing the 2026 total to 4,588 amid criticism over reporting and recent vaccine policy shifts.