The Axe Hanging Over America’s Disease Detectives
The country’s first line of defense against public-health threats has been spared by DOGE—for now.
Doctors set the record straight on 7 common fever myths
There are a lot of flu cases right now — at least 29 million so far this season, making this the worst flu season the U.S.
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New mRNA Vaccine Against World's Biggest Infectious Killer Shows Promise
A new mRNA vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) is showing favorable results in preclinical trials. With only one currently ...
Dr. Gupta on measles outbreak: ‘One of the most infectious viruses out there’
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta is on the ground in West Texas, where the number of measles cases linked to an outbreak has grown to 58, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Pope Francis in hospital: How to reduce the chances of contracting pneumonia and other respiratory infections
In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...
'It doesn't harm us': Russian scientist busts myths about microplastics
Alarming media reports about the harm of microplastics to the human body and the environment are greatly exaggerated Read ...