The Latest Breaking News from CDC

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Affects 3.3 Million Adults In US, CDC Says; Know Symptoms, Treatment Options

Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome, is a serious, long-term multisystem illness that limits a person's activity due to fatigue.

Medical Daily · Dec 12, 2023

Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen in travelers to Mexico

The CDC issued a health alert about cases of the tick-spread disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen among people who recently traveled to or lived in Tecate, Baja California.

LiveScience · Dec 11, 2023

Rocky Mountain spotted fever: What are the symptoms to watch for?

Early detection can mean the difference between life and death

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Mpox Outbreak: CDC Issues Warning About New Variant As Cases Surge In 2 States

Clade I Monkeypox virus (MPXV), the mpox variant with a 10% fatality rate, is now spreading in DRC. Cases related to this subtype of Mpox virus have not been reported in the U.S.

Medical Daily · Dec 8, 2023

Chronic fatigue syndrome is more common than some past studies suggest, CDC says

Health officials are releasing the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

What is ‘white lung syndrome’? Ohio pneumonia outbreak explained

‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

CDC director recommends masking again

The CDC hasn’t seen anything new in terms of viruses or sickness, but recommended a handful of precautions

Salon · Dec 7, 2023

Two babies infected with rare bacteria sometimes found in powdered infant formula

A Kentucky child is dead and a Missouri infant has brain damage from the same kind of bacteria that sparked powdered formula recalls and shortages last year

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

The eight things that make you an adult, according to the internet

‘Your rent should be the first thing you take care of every month’

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Are Americans meeting federal dietary guidelines?

Most people fall short of meeting recommendations outlined by the government — at least 35% of adults 18 and older were considered obese in 2021 according to the definitions of 21 states and territories.

USAFacts · Dec 7, 2023