Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Florida defies CDC in measles outbreak, telling parents it’s fine to send unvaccinated kids to school
Health
With a brief memo, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has subverted a public health standard that’s long kept measles outbreaks under control. ...
93 Americans died after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic over 14-year period, CDC says
Health
Dozens of U.S. citizens died after receiving cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic over a 14-year period, according to the Centers for ...
US Woman Credits Apple Watch With Saving Her Life Following Carbon Monoxide Leak
Technology
Natalie Nasatka is starting the new year grateful to be alive. Natalie Nasatka, a Delaware resident, narrowly avoided tragedy thanks to her ...
Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses. Here’s how to avoid getting sick
Health
As the new year gets underway, health officials are issuing a nationwide alert about a triple threat: The simultaneous spread of the ...
Use of Plan B “morning after” pills doubles, teen sex rates decline in CDC survey
Health
The share of American women who say they have ever used emergency contraception after having sex has more than doubled since the ...
After Deaths, CDC Issues Disease Alert
Health
After several cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever were reported in Southern California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ...
COVID Deaths, Hospitalizations Rise In The U.S. Ahead Of Winter Holiday Season
Politics
Coronavirus is unfortunately still going strong in the U.S. as we head into the winter months. COVID-19 deaths are ticking upwards in ...
Experts provide tips on how to avoid getting sick from your food
Health
A listeria outbreak linked to peaches, plums and nectarines has sickened 11 people in seven states, and one person has died, according ...
Not vaccinated for COVID or flu yet? Now’s the time ahead of Thanksgiving, CDC director says.
Health
With Thanksgiving only two weeks away, now’s the time to get protected against potentially deadly fall viruses. In an interview with CBS ...
Can ddd get seasonal affective disorder? Here’s what experts say
LifeStyle
Kids can experience seasonal depression, experts say. (Getty) (Getty) Many people aren’t exactly thrilled about the cold temperatures and icy conditions winter ...