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Coronavirus March 12

Five years since initial response to coronavirus spread in the United States

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ looks back at the government's response to the deadly pandemic five years since COVID-19 began to spread in the United States.

Health March 11

Measles cases continue to rise in Texas — see the latest numbers

Texas has released its latest numbers of reported measles cases amid the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region. Twenty-nine of the patients have been hospitalized.

Health March 11

Measles more likely to be severe among malnourished, RFK says

RFK Jr. emphasized the link between nutrition and measles severity in an interview with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' Dr. Marc Siegel. Here's what to know about why malnourished children are at higher risk.

Health March 10

Maryland confirms first measles case in traveler at major DC airport

The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. Here's what you should know.

Health March 9

Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport

Virginia health officials said they are aware of a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed other travelers at Dulles International Airport on March 5 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Health March 8

What is hantavirus, the cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death?

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Experts weigh in on the fatal disease.

Health March 8

Lingering lung disorders 5 years post-COVID: Here's what to know

Post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis, which involves scarring of the lungs that can worsen over time and may require a lung transplant, affects some patients after infection, according to pulmonologists.

Infectious Disease March 7

Florida alerts first measles case of year in public school as experts stress vaccination

The state of Florida has reported its first measles case for 2025 in Miami-Dade Public Schools. Amid the measles outbreak this year, experts note the importance of vaccination.

Health March 6, 2025

Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.

Health March 4, 2025

RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccines for community immunity while supporting personal choice

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel sat down with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an exclusive interview to discuss contagion concerns.

Health March 2, 2025

What you need to know about the measles outbreak

Measles are spreading and have already caused one death. Here's what you need to know according to the CDC and medical experts.