What to know about the New World screwworm fly, now in US
The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in…
Trump signs order directing CDC to align with assessment calling for fewer childhood vaccines
President Trump signed an executive order Friday that directs the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to…
1 in 11 US adults still smoke as cigarette use declines, survey finds
NEW YORK (AP) — The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year,…
Ebola-related travel restrictions now include Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport
Federal officials are expanding Ebola-related travel restrictions to include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as part of a broader…
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming…
Nebraska hospital staff tries to make Americans exposed to hantavirus comfortable
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise…
American Doctor With Ebola Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ for Recovery
As a surgery resident at the University of Kentucky, Dr. Peter Stafford had his sights set on working…
HHS shrinks cash awards for top performers, shifting funds to bonuses with less clear criteria
The Department of Health and Human Services is scaling back performance-based cash awards for its employees, opting instead…
Ebola Crisis Sparks Debate Over Global Health Double Standards
Recriminations were flying on Wednesday as global health officials scrambled to defend their response to the Ebola outbreak…
Pennsylvania’s first lady visits York to promote children’s mental health awareness
RIGHT THERE ON YOUR SCREEN. THAT WILL TAKE YOU WHERE YOU NEED TO BE. MAY IS CHILDREN’S MENTAL…
Why a deadly, massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh has some U.S. health experts concerned
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh that has killed almost 400 people is spreading fast, and health experts say…
Quarantine ordered for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak now in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — U.S. health officials said Tuesday they have issued quarantine orders for two passengers from…