The latest milestone, a recorded 2,318 infections, makes 2026 the worst year for measles in the US since 1991
The US has officially surpassed last year’s record number of measles infections, marking t…
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CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states ⊖
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Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis
The US Centers for Disease Prevention has been working to find the source…
42 days ago
Peppery perfection: 17 delicious ways with watercress – from soups and salads to sorbet and cake ⊕⊕
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It’s so full of nutrients that it tops the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of powerhouse vegetables. But this superfood is also surprisingly versatile
Watercress is among the olde…
50 days ago
Ebola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say ⊖
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Modelling from US CDC shows Ebola spread could be on ‘dangerous trajectory’, but experts warn outbreaks can be very hard to predict
Central Africa’s Ebola outbreak could spread to be similar in scale …
52 days ago
Experts criticise plan for American-only Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya ⊖
Plan departs from policy of bringing CDC staff back to US for treatment and offering support to all health workers
Former top US officials and other experts are urging the Trump administration to aban…
3 months ago
‘Uncharted territory’: uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump ⊖⊖
Several shots – including flu and Covid – lost their CDC recommendations under overhauls from the White House
Several shots lost their recommendation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Preven…
5 months ago
Experts warn NIH director now leading CDC will push ‘RFK Jr’s agenda’ ⊖
RFK Jr ally Jay Bhattacharya was named acting director of the CDC and will be fourth leader in a year to head agency
Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was name…
7 months ago
Anti-vaccine group once led by RFK Jr circulates false assertions amid measles outbreak ⊖
Children’s Health Defense using familiar playbook to defend health secretary as it downplays dangers of disease and exaggerate risks of vaccines, public health experts say
The non-profit group that Ro…
US plan for $1.6m hepatitis B vaccine study in Africa called ‘highly unethical’ ⊖
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Experts decry ‘neocolonialist’ Guinea-Bissau study after Trump administration changed advice for US babies
The Trump administration has indicated that it will fund a $1.6m study on hepatitis B vaccina…
CDC officials urge US flu vaccination after record child deaths last year ⊖
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Americans told ‘time to get vaccinated is now’ as concerning mutation of influenza virus circulates in US
Officials are urging doctors to vaccinate their patients and provide flu antivirals after deat…