January 26 Toxic wild mushrooms linked to 3 deaths as state officials issue urgent warning California health officials issue urgent warning after toxic death cap mushrooms cause fatal outbreak. These dangerous fungi remain deadly when cooked.
January 21 Dozens sickened as potentially deadly fungus spreads in southern state A lung infection linked to bird and bat droppings has sickened dozens in Tennessee, prompting a state investigation into a possible fatal case.
January 19 Measles outbreak reaches a major South Carolina college campus Measles outbreak reaches Clemson University as South Carolina reports 558 confirmed cases. Student isolated as health officials conduct contact tracing.
January 12 CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected Nearly 90 passengers and crew fell ill with norovirus on Holland America's Rotterdam cruise ship during a Dec. 28-Jan. 9 voyage, according to CDC reports.
January 3 Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn Researchers discovered a possible weakness in the deadly hospital superbug C. auris that could lead to new treatments for the drug-resistant fungal infection.
December 24 Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine effectiveness this season. Here are the states at most risk.
December 20 Ancient plague mystery cracked after DNA found in 4,000-year-old animal remains Scientists discover Bronze Age plague DNA in 4,000-year-old sheep remains, shedding light on how ancient diseases spread between animals and humans across Eurasia.
December 12 Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.
December 8 CDC reports 21st cruise ship norovirus outbreak this year, with nearly 100 people infected The CDC confirms a norovirus outbreak on an AIDAdiva cruise ship sickened 95 passengers and six crew members during a November voyage from Germany to multiple destinations.
October 26 Bird flu cases on the rise, as illness confirmed at Georgia commercial poultry farm Bird flu outbreak hits third Georgia commercial poultry operation this year, affecting 140,000 chickens as state officials work to contain HPAI spread.