January 19, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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, 2025 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.
October 23, 2025 Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak The California Department of Health reports that three hospitalized clade I mpox patients are now recovering, marking the first community spread without international travel history.
October 8, 2025 Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.