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December 12, 2024

Flu vaccination rates ‘concerningly’ low among US kids, health officials warn

Only around one-third of children have been vaccinated against the flu, according to the latest data from the CDC. Infectious disease experts express their concerns about the decline.

December 12, 2024

FDA under scrutiny as stances on ultra-processed foods ignite controversy

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel and Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ correspondent Alexandria Hoff discuss the FDA and the health risks of ultra-processed foods on ‘America Reports.’

December 10, 2024

Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities

Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."

December 8, 2024

Milk supply under scrutiny as bird flu cases rise

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down the recent USDA orders for milk testing amid a bird flu outbreak on ‘ӣÌÒÊÓƵ Live.’

December 6, 2024

‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness

An outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials say. Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease.

December 5, 2024

Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory

An outbreak of Marburg virus — also known as “bleeding eye virus" — continues to grow in Rwanda, sparking concerns about a potential spread outside the country.

December 5, 2024

Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants to return after 20-year absence

Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants are slated to make a comeback more than two decades after closing amid a hepatitis A outbreak. The son of its original founder will reopen the restaurant chain in 2025.

December 5, 2024

Why food safety experts stand behind the 'when in doubt, throw it out' strategy

With food prices inflated but Thanksgiving leftovers still sitting in the fridge, what should people do with this food? Food safety experts shared their insights on the issue.

December 4, 2024

Oklahoma measure seeks to make school district superintendents an elected position

Legislators in Oklahoma are primed to consider forthcoming legislation making the position of local school superintendent an elected one, just as the statewide superintendent is so.

December 4, 2024

House COVID report endorses lab leak theory

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest reactions to the House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s COVID report.