Public health News & Breaking Stories

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

From peanut farmer to Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Jimmy Carter's journey from presidency to global humanitarianism is truly remarkable.

King Charles is focusing on his health following his cancer diagnosis, as he undergoes treatment and postpones public-facing duties.

Beloved "Cooking with Lynja" star Lynn Yamada Davis, known as "the internet's grandma," has died at 67 from esophageal cancer.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis becomes a villain to many, but his strength and common-sense approach to public health and education prevail.

Wirral has the second highest number of suspected Whooping Cough cases in England and Wales. Health authorities are concerned.

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

California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would collect sensitive health information of schoolchildren exempted from vaccinations due to medical reasons. The proposed data collection has raised concerns about the security and privacy of children's medical data. However, experts argue that the importance of preventing outbreaks and epidemics should be weighed against privacy concerns.

The US Senate passed a bill to eliminate daylight saving time, a tradition that began in 1918 for energy conservation during WWI.

California becomes the first state to ban red dye No.3 and other dangerous food additives, raising concerns about Skittles.

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

Republicans are calling for impeachment against New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for suspending open and concealed carry rights.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns that the ongoing migrant crisis will "destroy" the city, citing financial burden and budget cuts.

The US Supreme Court will review a bankruptcy case involving Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the controversial Oxycontin drug.

Actor Woody Harrelson appears to endorse Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the 2024 presidential race, sparking mixed responses.

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

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

Pfizer faces penicillin shortage due to surge in syphilis infections.

Woman arrested for selling drugs that caused Robert De Niro's grandson's death.