Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News & Breaking Stories

WHO backtracks on recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children, now deems it a "low priority" despite CDC's conflicting stance.

First human case of H5N2 avian influenza in Mexico confirmed. WHO emphasizes global surveillance, as virus not yet transmitted between humans.

Man in Mexico dies from new strain of bird flu, raising concerns. WHO monitoring situation. US also dealing with outbreak.

House Oversight Committee hearing on COVID response devolves into chaos as GOP lawmakers attack Dr. Fauci, with Rep. Greene leading the charge.

President Biden welcomes Kansas City Chiefs to White House to celebrate Super Bowl win, but Taylor Swift's absence disappoints fans.

Aldi, Hy-Vee, and more recall cream cheese spreads due to potential salmonella contamination from supplier in Wisconsin. Return for refund.

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed a worm died in his brain over a decade ago, sparking health debate.

Tax Day has arrived in Houston, but the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center unexpectedly closed, leaving residents stranded and without help.

Norovirus, known as the 'stomach virus,' is spreading in the US Northeast, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness. CDC advises prevention.

HIV/AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent dies at 39 after living with AIDS since birth, spreading hope and positivity through education.

60 dairy products recalled due to listeria contamination, resulting in 2 deaths, 23 hospitalizations, and 26 illnesses in 11 states.

Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, diagnosed with skin cancer during breast cancer treatment. High risk in U.S. and U.K. Take precautions.

Quaker Oats recalls more products due to possible Salmonella contamination, affecting popular Cap'n Crunch cereal and granola bars.

First case of 'zombie deer disease' detected in Yellowstone National Park, leaving animals drooling, lethargic, emaciated, and stumbling.

Zombie deer disease could spread to humans after the first-ever case was detected in Yellowstone National Park last month.

Tennis legend Chris Evert has announced that her cancer has returned. She encourages fans to advocate for their health and get tested.

The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate turned into name-calling and arguing, with the backdrop of the presidential campaign. Fox News.

President Biden's reelection campaign is pushing for radical gun control, defying Congress, and scaring voters with unsubstantiated claims about firearm access.

"Lethal Listeria outbreak in the US prompts recall of peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023. Check your fruit!"

CDC warns of listeria outbreak linked to peaches, nectarines, and plums, with 10 hospitalizations and 1 death in 7 states.

The U.S. government is sending out four free Covid tests to households starting Nov. 27. Orders can be placed online.

Dr. Berne's Whole Health is recalling additional eye drops after the FDA found contamination in that brand as well as LightEyez, which has not issued a recall.

Florida Department of Health settles lawsuit over COVID-19 data release, agreeing to post detailed stats weekly for three years.

The Biden Administration is providing free Covid-19 test kits to Americans starting Sept. 25, with four tests per household available through covidtests.gov. The kits can detect the latest variants and will be available until the end of December. The program's costs are unclear, but in 2022, three companies were awarded $2 billion to provide 380 million free test kits. The announcement comes a year after President Biden declared the pandemic over. Insurance companies are no longer covering the cost of test kits, and the government has also granted $600 million to 12 Covid-19 test manufacturers.

Deadly virus causes alarm in the US with a dramatic rise in dengue cases, particularly in Florida.

Three people and a dog were found dead in a cistern in a Texas corn field, officials said.

Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by 20%, offering medical benefits beyond weight reduction.

Leprosy cases have unexpectedly emerged in central Florida, with experts suggesting the disease may be endemic to the region. The majority of cases in the US were reported in central Florida, and 34% of new patients appeared to have acquired the disease locally. Efforts to stop the spread of leprosy have been hindered by its rarity and slow-spreading nature. Physicians can aid in identifying and reducing transmission by reporting cases and supporting efforts to identify routes of transmission. Subscribe to receive breaking news alerts for free.

"Tick bites causing rise in rare meat allergy affecting up to 450,000 Americans, CDC reports reveal."

Family members of a woman who died from kratom have been awarded $11 million in a federal wrongful death lawsuit.

"Life-threatening allergic reactions from tick bites spreading across US."

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis considers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for administration.