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Cases of 'invasive strep' that can trigger flesh-eating disease have nearly doubled in the US
A recent CDC study found that cases of invasive strep infections more than doubled in the span of a decade.
What does fluoride do? Benefits and risks as RFK Jr. tells CDC to stop recommending it in drinking water
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will soon order the CDC to stop recommending that US communities add fluoride to their drinking water. The Post consulted two experts to clarify...
RFK Jr. plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
Kennedy, a former environmental lawyer, has called fluoride a “dangerous neurotoxin�and said also it’s been associated with arthritis, bone breaks, and thyroid disease.
RFK Jr. must reform CDC to fight killer hospital fungus
The CDC is falling far short of its core mission of halting contagious diseases �but in battling this dangerous new infection, RFK Jr. can get the agency back on...
Over 200 people, including crew, infected with norovirus aboard Cunard Line cruise
Of the 2,538 guests on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, 224 reported getting ill on the current voyage along with 17 crew members, this month, according to the CDC.
Measles outbreak surges 360% with 483 cases in 21 states �most coming from Texas
Measles cases exploded in the southwest this week, with more than 483 cases confirmed in 21 states, the CDC said Friday.
Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased'
Candida auris poses 'urgent threat' to sick people, says CDC.
What is alpha-gal syndrome? New concern about bizarre red meat allergy linked to ticks
This new evidence raises worries about the spread of AGS, particularly in regions like Long Island, where ticks are a growing problem.
NYC health officials missed early COVID spread by following CDC bureaucrats: 'Possibility we could have saved lives'
It was a horrible place to be, wedged between the suspicion of cases and the inability to test them,'' said former city Health Department official Don Weiss.
Bernie Sanders, AOC mocked after telling supporters to mask up for West Coast town halls
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., are taking the "Fighting Oligarchy" rallies out West next week �and advising supporters to mask up to participate.
Travel tips for flying safely amid measles outbreak
Officials claimed that this case is not related to the Texas outbreak, warning travelers to be on the lookout for measles symptoms if they traveled through the airport around that same time.
Trump admin yanks CDC nomination for vaccine skeptic
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of vaccine skeptic and former Republican Congressman Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hours before he was...
Norovirus outbreak sickens 82 people on Princess Cruises ship -- for the second time this year
This is the second norovirus outbreak to rock the Coral Princess this year.
Florida's 'King of Vape' faces bipartisan crackdown on family's sale of kid-friendly Chinese e-cigs
The Port Charlotte-based wholesale vape distributor was sued last month by New York Attorney General Letitia James for "illegal and fraudulent business practices" that "targeted underage users."
CDC plans expansive study into possible links between vaccines and autism
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Unvaccinated adult with measles dies in New Mexico, cause of death not yet confirmed
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, state health officials announced Thursday, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause.
180 CDC employees called back to work after being axed by Trump admin two weeks ago: report
About 180 ex-employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were called back to work Tuesday �just two weeks after a round of layoffs ordered by the Trump...
Nutritional shakes served in nursing homes, hospitals recalled over listeria outbreak that's killed at least 11
Frozen nutritional shakes given to hospital patients and long-term care residents have been recalled after they were linked to 11 deaths and dozens of serious illnesses �with the outbreak...
Cruise ship lawyer warns of 'absolutely horrifying' inspection report on Royal Caribbean: 'Disney would never'
A lawyer who "sues cruise lines for a living" exposed the many problems onboard Royal Caribbean.
Robert F. Kennedy-led CDC kills flu shot campaign, cancels major conference with vaccination experts
Under Kennedy’s leadership, the CDC pulled the plug on its “Wild to Mild initiative�—�which was aimed at encouraging high-risk folks to get vaxxed — Wednesday as one of worst flu...