CDC
The latest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officially it is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Formed in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, its goal is to protect public health.
Flu map shows highest levels across US
This flu season has reached unprecedented intensity, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump administration's cuts to FDA employees raises concerns
The total number of FDA positions eliminated remains unclear, but the firings appear to impact centers for food, medical devices and tobacco products.
Wyoming confirms first human bird flu case as woman hospitalized
A Wyoming woman was hospitalized with bird flu after contact with infected poultry at her home, marking the state's first human case.
Elon Musk handed win by judge he wanted impeached
DOGE will maintain access to sensitive records from at least three federal agencies, federal judge John Bates ruled on Friday.
Trump administration slashes CDC workforce by 10 percent in sweeping cuts
The agency's leadership was informed of the decision Friday in a verbal notice from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Scientists worry about undetected bird flu infections
CDC finds H5 bird flu antibodies in 3 veterinary practitioners, highlighting need for enhanced surveillance and safety protocols.
Chlamydia outbreak warning issued after Trump removes STD info
A federal judge said that a doctor needs CDC datasets to fight a localized STD outbreak in Illinois.
Elon Musk demands judge be fired for ridiculing Trump's legal argument
A judge has ordered that thousands of pages of medical advice by restored on federal government websites.
Flu now deadlier than COVID in California for first time since 2020
Flu deaths have surpassed COVID-19 in California for the first time since the pandemic, with concerns over low vaccination rates and a likely severe flu season.
Influenza B: Symptoms to watch for explained
The winter flu season features two types of influenza. Here's what you need to know about them and how they differ.
Judge orders health agencies to restore webpages that Trump team removed
U.S. District Judge John Bates dealt the latest legal blow to the Trump administration over its removal of public health data.
Map shows states closing schools because of flu
Schools in at least two states canceled classes at the start of this week amid a surge in influenza cases nationwide.
Flu map shows states with highest levels as cases surge
New Mexico, Texas and Nebraska are among the states with the highest number of people showing flu-like symptoms.
US flu season sees doctor visits surge to 15-year high
Despite the severity of this flu season, vaccination rates have remained consistent with previous years, according to the CDC.
Donuts recalled nationwide: Full list of products impacted
The recalls have been issued due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Did the American flag change in 2025? Why some think it did
Rumors on social media have circulated about the flag listed on some government sites. Here's what you need to know.
Doctors sue Trump administration for scrubbing data from government sites
Doctors For America filed a lawsuit against multiple federal agencies over the removal of public health information from government websites.
Chicago bird flu outbreak leaves hundreds of ducks "sick or dead"
The infected birds "present with tremors and little ability to move," said a local conservation group tracking the outbreak.
Waffle House adds 50 cent egg surcharge amid bird flu crisis
Waffle House adds egg surcharge nationwide amid bird flu crisis, signaling the worsening affects of avian influenza on the U.S. food industry.
Donald Trump to review CDC scientific papers before publication: Report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is halting all publication of scientific papers in order to comply with Donald Trump's executive order on gender.
Senate Finance Committee set to vote on RFK Jr. nomination
The committee's chairman announced that the vote on RFK Jr.'s nomination to be secretary of health and human services is set for Tuesday.
CDC removes sexual orientation, gender identity pages: What advocates said
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appeared to take down webpages that related to gender identity and sexual orientation.
Trump says pausing government websites not "bad idea" amid outage reports
Government websites for agencies, including the FAA, reportedly went dark temporarily as Trump floated a pause on Friday.
Kansas is experiencing a outbreak of tuberculosis. Here's what to know
Kansas has experienced a significant outbreak of tuberculosis with 67 active infections and even more latent cases of the disease.
Bird flu update as antibody therapy may prevent severe illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.
COVID map update as 17 US states report "very high" virus activity
"The wastewater viral activity levels may indicate the risk of infection in an area," the CDC explains.
COVID map update reveals worst hit US states
6.6 percent of all COVID-19 tests across the country came back positive, but Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had an 8.9 percent rate.
When will the US egg crisis end?
Avian flu has ravaged millions of hens across the country, creating shortages and increasing egg prices.
Flu symptoms to watch out for as winter illnesses surge
If you have fevers, coughs, headaches, chills, runny nose or body aches, you may have influenza.
COVID map update reveals 20 US states with "very high" virus activity
Twenty states (plus D.C.) had "very high" levels of the virus present in wastewater, an increase from 16 states the week before.
