Nearly 450 birds were euthanized at a Providence market following the detection of avian flu. Health officials are monitoring staff for symptoms and providing public safety recommendations.
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Lancaster County is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in over three decades, with rising case numbers attributed to significantly low vaccination rates, particularly in certain religious and private school communities.
A novel maternal blood test can identify thousands of serious genetic conditions in a developing fetus, potentially reducing the need for invasive screening procedures.
Updated ACC/AHA guidelines emphasize earlier screening, personalized risk assessment, and more aggressive LDL cholesterol lowering to combat cardiovascular disease.
A new three-part series in The Lancet, co-authored by WHO physician Dr. Olufemi Oladapo, details a comprehensive strategy to address postpartum hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death globally.
Florida health officials are at odds with the CDC over quarantine measures for passengers exposed to the Andes hantavirus. One passenger feels held hostage.
A new study reveals that socioeconomic factors, including income and neighborhood quality, are strongly linked to measurable differences in children's brain development, impacting areas related to sleep and stress.
Public health experts are preparing for the potential spread of common illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and norovirus among millions of fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A leptospirosis outbreak originating near a Berkeley homeless encampment has resulted in one death and one hospitalization among individuals living in an RV. Public health officials emphasize the risk to housed residents remains low.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has released its own vaccine schedule for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, differing from recent U.S. government recommendations.