Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City grows to 36 cases
(NEW YORK) -- A Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City is growing, with 36 cases now confirmed, according to health officials.As of Wednesday,... Read More.
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Cyclosporiasis cases near 1,000 in Michigan, health officials say
(LANSING, Mich.) -- Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, are nearing 1,000 in Michigan, local health officials said Wednesday.Since... Read More.
Cases of parasitic infection growing in 2 states: Health officials
(DETROIT) -- Cases of a parasitic infection are continuing to rise in at least two states, local health officials said.As of July 6, nearly... Read More.
‘Large and growing’ parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan, health officials say
(MICHIGAN) -- A "large and growing" outbreak of a parasitic infection is spreading in Michigan, health officials warned this week.As of Thursday, more... Read More.
Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine: WHO
(GENEVA) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is over.It came after... Read More.
Record number of West Nile virus cases since 2004, CDC warns ahead of holiday weekend
(NEW YORK) -- A record number of West Nile virus cases have been recorded for this time of year, the Centers for Disease Control... Read More.
Eligible seniors can get GLP-1s for $50 a month for weight loss alone
(NEW YORK) -- For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1s for obesity-related weight loss, without any other medical conditions.Starting Wednesday, eligible Medicare beneficiaries... Read More.
About 3 million fewer people are enrolled under ACA compared to last year: Report
(WASHINGTON) -- Millions of Americans have dropped health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to new data from the Department... Read More.
Cervical cancer deaths 49% higher for women living in poverty: Report
(NEW YORK) -- Cervical cancer deaths are 49% higher for women living in poverty, a major report released on Thursday finds.Women living in poverty... Read More.
Kenya minister stops construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine facility
(NEW YORK) -- Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has halted construction of the U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base after being... Read More.
Ebola cases in DRC surpass 1,000 as UNICEF warns millions of children at risk
(NEW YORK) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 Ebola cases as the country's deadly outbreak continues.The DRC Ministry of Health... Read More.
Flu outbreak among Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio after Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine
(SAN ANTONIO) -- The basic training facility for the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas, is experiencing a flu outbreak following the end of... Read More.
