Nearly 4,000 infant syphilis cases reported in 2024, a surge linked to diminished public health infrastructure and access to care.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a passenger exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship to remain in quarantine against her will, despite medical advice suggesting otherwise.
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks becoming deadlier than the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic, warns the head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Tens of thousands remain untraced.
While dementia cases are projected to rise, age-specific rates have been declining due to improved cardiovascular health, increased education, and potential benefits from the shingles vaccine.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines continue to offer significant protection against cardiovascular events, particularly for older adults and individuals with pre-existing health conditions, according to a new study.
Health officials are on high alert for potential disease outbreaks during the World Cup, employing wastewater analysis, hospital data, and social media monitoring.
Health officials have issued a measles exposure alert for San Francisco International Airport and two San Jose grocery stores after an infectious adult passed through the locations.
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.
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.
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, a new chemical UV filter for sunscreens, marking the first such approval in nearly 30 years. The ingredient offers broad-spectrum protection and is expected to improve sunscreen formulations.