As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy downplays its significance
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country. However, the newly…
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for This Island Chain Over Health Care and Safety Concerns
The U.S. Department of State is warning travelers over potential health worries before visiting an island chain in the Indian Ocean. The advisory, which is listed as a Level 2…
Flu is on a major upswing in the U.S., new CDC data shows : Shots
There have been at least 7.5 million illnesses and 3,100 deaths from flu this season, according to CDC data. And flu cases are expected to rise significantly in the coming…
U.S. Expands ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For African Country, Adding Health Risk Warning
The U.S. Department of State has been quite active in the last few weeks. It recently updated its travel alert for Ecuador, citing an increased risk of kidnapping and terrorism.…
3,000 Lung Transplants Performed Each Year in U.S.
NEW YORK, NY – Oct. 7, 2025 – For thousands of Americans living with advanced lung disease, a lung transplant may be their only chance for survival. Yet despite the…
Measles cases quickly rising in Minnesota. Here’s where outbreaks are spreading in the U.S.
Measles outbreaks continue to simmer and spread across the country, with cases now popping up quickly in Minnesota. On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Health alerted residents that it had…