Are you contagious? Check when you're most likely to spread COVID, the flu, norovirus and other common illnesses
How long are you contagious after getting COVID, flu, RSV, pneumonia, the norovirus stomach bug and more? Here's what to know ...
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in over a decade: CDC
This year marked the worst in over a decade for stomach bug outbreaks on cruise ships docking in the US, according to the ...
Joe Biden Under Pressure to Approve Bird Flu Vaccine
The call to authorize a vaccine comes after the CDC announced that a person in Louisiana was hospitalized with the country's first known case of severe illness caused by the virus earlier this month.
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CDC faces criticism that it’s gone from following the science to following the CEOs
In a CNN interview on Monday, White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci defended a big change to the CDC Covid guidelines. His comments, to say the least, have raised some eyebrows.
We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to threat of bird flu
The US hasn’t learned lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that it could use to mitigate the threat of pathogens like H5N1 bird ...
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The CDC 2002 Guidelines for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Implications for Women's Health Care
With areas of practice changing rapidly, providers are challenged to keep abreast of new and changing treatment guidelines. The new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2002 Sexually ...
Opinion - Fluoride in the water: An added benefit, not a harmful one
Water fluoridation is one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, as it helps to prevent tooth ...
Flu season is here. Here’s what you can do about it.
More Americans are getting infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, a regular occurrence this time of year.
‘We will not comply’: Right-wingers refuse recommendations to stop the spread of bird flu
The outrage follows multiple public health figures—including Dr. Deborah Birx, who led the White House’s Covid-19 response, and former Planned Parenthood president Leana Wen—urging the public to take ...
The Facts Behind Accusations That Lindt Chocolate Contains Dangerous Heavy Metals
For years, rumors have circulated that some Lindt dark chocolate bars contain unsafe levels of lead and cadmium.
Protect yourself this flu season by washing your hands and scheduling an updated vaccine
Getting an updated flu vaccine and doing your part to prevent the spread of germs can help everyone stay safe during flu season. Here's what to know.