Health Aug 31 Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark feud among politicians and health officials Medical experts say the brouhaha has diverted focus from an exploding public health threat.
Health Aug 19 Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says Cosmic radiation comes from space. Only a small amount reaches the Earth's surface, but exposure is greater for people flying at high altitudes.
Health Aug 17 U.S. school vaccination rates inch down again as exemptions reach record high It’s the fourth consecutive year that the national average exemption rate has reached a new record, and the vast majority are parents withholding shots for nonmedical reasons.
Health Aug 07 Jalapeños linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say.
Politics Aug 05 Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing her in charge of a public health agency beleaguered by political meddling and low morale.
Politics Jul 30 Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to be director of the nation’s top public health agency advanced on Thursday, setting aside concerns that she will not stand up to political meddling.
Health Jul 17 Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite A Food and Drug Administration investigation so far has identified a single supplier of the lettuce. The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but Taylor Fresh Foods, of Salinas, California, said FDA testing indicated it was “a…
Politics Jul 15 WATCH: Erica Schwartz testifies in confirmation hearing for CDC director Schwartz told the Senate health committee she "will never betray the science” and pledged to use “radical transparency” in a bid to rebuild public trust in the agency. But several senators questioned how she might handle pressure from Health Secretary…
Health Jul 14 Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause In Michigan — where more than 3,300 cases have been reported — officials say early information points to lettuce or salad greens as a possible culprit.
Health Jul 04 A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared About 4,000 to 5,000 Americans drown each year. Most are adults who die in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, ponds or oceans.