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March 4, 2025

Measles prevention and protection critical under HHS Secretary RFK Jr.: contributor

Amid the measles outbreak in Texas, along with a scattering of cases in several other states, doctors are emphasizing the importance of community protection.

March 2, 2025

Measles vaccines given long ago could be less effective now, doctors say

For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now. Here's how to determine whether you need a booster.

March 1, 2025

Dr. Marc Siegel explains measles outbreak spreading across the United States

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Live' to discuss an outbreak of the measles virus in Texas and other areas of the United States. 

February 28, 2025

Measles cases continue to spread in multiple states following child’s death

New measles cases have been reported since the first death in West Texas amid the ongoing outbreak. Cases have also been confirmed in New Mexico and New Jersey.

February 26, 2025

First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak

The first measles death has been reported in West Texas amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people, Associated Press reported on Wednesday morning.

February 24, 2025

5 years after COVID, Americans are split on whether it's still a threat

Five years after COVID-19, Pew Research Center conducted a survey to gauge Americans’ views on the current COVID risk and how the pandemic was handled.

February 20, 2025

Philippine village offers cash for mosquitos amid dengue outbreak

To combat a dengue outbreak, a Philippine village is offering a bounty of one Philippines peso for every five mosquitoes residents turn in.

February 18, 2025

Minnesota declares state of emergency as diseases cripple Midwestern farms

Minnesota has declared a state of emergency due to a trifecta of bird flu strains. The state's Department of Agriculture provides more information about how this move can help farmers.

February 18, 2025

Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in this US state

The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed that measles cases in certain counties are still rising, mostly involving school-aged children. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the threat.

February 13, 2025

New mpox strain confirmed in US state for first time

The New York State Department of Health issued a health advisory about the emergence of a new strain of mpox (formerly monkeypox). The person had recently traveled from Africa.