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.
Health May 27 AP report: Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to new facility in Kenya An anonymous official told the Associated Press that this arrangement will help patients in need of quick care avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to the U.S.
Health May 13 U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data.
Health Apr 25 U.S. doctors warn of a potentially bad year for tick-borne diseases Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country.
Politics Apr 16 Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, nominated to be next CDC director by Trump The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago, with a succession of mostly temporary leaders.
Health Mar 16 Judge blocks RFK Jr. from scaling back childhood vaccine recommendations A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.