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Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ is spreading across the US

The main symptoms of infection include loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea and fatigue

The Independent UK

Kids as young as six are being given weight-loss drugs as a way to curb obesity before it gets too late

About 21 percent of U.S. children between the ages of two and 19 have obesity, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

How the 2026 Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Changes Prescription Budgeting

A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that 9 in 10 older adults rely on prescription drugs to maintain...

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How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change.

The Conversation

CDC Admits It Deliberately Delayed COVID-19 Vaccine Study Showing Reduced Hospitalizations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing growing scrutiny after officials acknowledged the agency intentionally delayed the release of a study showing the effectiveness of the latest COVID-19 booster, a decision now fueling debate over transparency and public health messaging.

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5 Balance Exercises Every Senior Should Do Today to Help Reduce Fall Risk This Year

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls among adults 65 and older caused more than 38,000 deaths in 2021 and led to...

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Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

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Ebola outbreak: Flights diverted, borders tightened — how countries are taking precautions

In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Times of India

The CDC says America’s sleep crisis is getting worse. So travelers are checking into retreats run by ‘dream experts’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just confirmed what most of us already know – America’s sleep crisis is getting worse. Now, travelers are fighting back by booking retreats run by so-called “dream experts,” turning rest into the main event of their vacations. According to Us Weekly, sleep…

The Mary Sue

9 Health Symptoms Older Adults Often Mistake for Normal Aging — But Shouldn’t

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that about 1 in 10 adults 45+ report experiencing worsening memory loss or confusion....

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What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habits

Walking is widely regarded as the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity, requiring no equipment or gym access while fitting easily into daily routines. However, a large-scale study published in PLOS ONE, using data from nearly 400,000 adults in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey system,…

The Economic Times

Trump says the hantavirus outbreak is ‘under control’ but the CDC’s emergency response tells a different story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just classified the hantavirus outbreak as a “Level 3” emergency response, but the president says it’s already “under control.” That contradiction is raising eyebrows as health agencies scramble to contain the virus spreading among passengers of a Dutch cruise ship. The CDC activated…

The Mary Sue

What Is Hantavirus? Symptoms, Causes, Transmission, Prevention & What You Need to Know

Hantavirus is a serious rodent-borne disease causing flu-like symptoms and lung failure. Learn symptoms, transmission, and prevention methods.

Medical Daily

Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease

Spring’s warmer weather lures people outdoors – and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.

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The CDC Is Warning About a Drug-Resistant Superbug That Spreads When You Take Too Many Antibiotics — and Cases Are Rising

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning about a drug-resistant, 'superbug' on the rise in the United States that causes diarrhea.

The Guardian - US

Inside the CDC’s leadership vacuum: work at a ‘standstill’ and low morale as 80% of top posts remain vacant

Current and ex-officials at the CDC warn Americans’ health security in danger under RFK Jr’s direction

The Guardian - US

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, ex-deputy surgeon general, as CDC director

Schwartz was deputy surgeon general under Trump’s first administration and is a rear admiral in the US Coast Guard

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Trump taps former deputy surgeon general Schwartz to lead CDC

President Donald Trump on Thursday selected Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general and medical doctor, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he announced on Truth Social. Schwartz, who will require Senate confirmation, was deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term and is a retired rear admiral in…

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A violent stomach virus is tearing through the US, and health officials say your standard hygiene habits are not enough to stop it

The highly contagious rotavirus is currently spreading across the United States, and health officials are warning that standard hygiene practices alone are not enough to curb the surge. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant uptick in cases, with the virus reaching its…

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FDA Alert The Moringa Supplement Recall Linked to a Multi State Safety Investigation

The federal government issued an urgent health warning this morning regarding a safety failure in the supplement supply chain. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are currently managing a multi-state investigation into contaminated dietary supplements. This investigation started after individuals reported illness across…

The Guardian - US

Trump’s Maha agenda stalled as top CDC and surgeon general roles sit empty

Trump has yet to nominate a permanent CDC director and the Senate confirmation of his pick for top doctor is in limbo

The Independent UK

Seven months later, the government still hasn't fixed CDC's shot-up windows

The federal government has not yet replaced the bullet-pocked windows that serve as a grim reminder of an attack at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than seven months ago

The Conversation

Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda – an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have

Public health advocates have largely applauded a Massachusetts judge’s ruling on March 16, 2026, to temporarily block major changes to vaccine policy made by the Department of Health and Human Services since 2025.

The Independent UK

A virus without a vaccine is spiking throughout California. Here’s what doctors say you need to know

The virus can cause life-threatening asthma attacks and has been detected in dozens of cities

The Conversation

How Denver’s Northeast Park Hill community reduced youth violence by 75%

Northeast Park Hill, a Denver neighborhood, has a long history of violence. During Denver’s summer of violence in the early 1990s, it was considered ground zero for gang conflict.

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