January 15, 2018 Chicago O'Hare travelers possibly exposed to measles The Illinois Department of Health has issued a warning for anyone that was in Chicago O’Hare Airport on Wednesday, January 10 after a passenger tested positive for measles.
January 11, 2018 Flu outbreak shuts down Idaho school, 4 out of 10 kids stricken 39 percent of children in Northern Idaho elementary school have the flu
January 10, 2018 Buff 21-year-old bodybuilder dies just days after flu diagnosis The bodybuilder first became sick when he returned home from work with a mild cough.
January 6, 2018 Flu outbreak already reported in 36 states, CDC says The early start of the outbreaks, which usually see a peak in February, has to do with the low efficacy of the vaccine and possibly the cold temperatures gripping much of the country.
December 14, 2017 Miami day care closes after 2 suspected meningitis deaths A Miami day care center closed on Tuesday after two children died of suspected meningitis.
December 12, 2017 Kids continue to die in window-blind accidents, despite safety warnings Even though window coverings have been recognized for decades as a safety hazard to children, injuries from blinds and shades still send many kids to the emergency room each year, a U.S. study suggests.
November 30, 2017 UMass Amherst declares meningitis outbreak after 2 confirmed cases A Massachusetts university has declared a meningitis outbreak after two students tested positive for the bacterial illness.
November 30, 2017 Forecast predicts over half of US children will be obese by age 35 Nearly three in five children in the U.S. today are destined to be obese when they reach their 35th birthday, according to a new projection.
November 29, 2017 Utah hepatitis A outbreak hits 95 cases The Utah Department of Health is grappling with a growing hepatitis A outbreak that has reached 95 cases, with over 60 percent of patients requiring hospitalization.
November 21, 2017 Cancer survivors often living with PTSD Cancer patients may often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the months after their tumors are diagnosed, and mental health issues can sometimes linger for years, a Malaysian study suggests.