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Health April 10

Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of more severe infection and spread.

Health April 9

Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research

Is the flu vaccine less effective than hoped? Preliminary Cleveland Clinic research reveals a surprising result among vaccinated healthcare workers, but doctors caution about limitations.

Health April 8

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

Health April 7

Hantavirus, cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death, kills three in California

Hantavirus, the disease that caused the death of Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman’s wife, has claimed the lives of three people in California. Experts weigh in on the deadly virus.

Health April 4

After Val Kilmer’s pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus

Actor Val Kilmer, 65, died of pneumonia this week, his daughter confirmed. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses common causes and risks of the respiratory virus.

Health March 27

Patient dies from rabies after organ transplant from infected donor

A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving an organ transplant. The patient, who received the transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024, died of the fatal virus in January 2025.

Infectious Disease March 26

Kansas announces measles outbreak with 10 cases reported

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed 10 cases of measles in three counties as outbreaks across the U.S. continue to spread in unvaccinated kids.

Infectious Disease March 24

Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

Health March 22

Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine

After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.

Health March 19

New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years

The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.

Health March 16

Cat owners beware as pet food with bird flu risk is recalled

Cat owners are warned of more pet food recalls, as Savage Pet of California says some of its products could contain H5N1 (bird flu). The FDA and New York Department of Health share key information.