Politics Jun 09 Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds By Hannah Grabenstein
Health May 29 What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, form of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo The virus causing an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 200 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, which is complicating the response because there are no specific treatments or vaccines. By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Health May 18 An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency on Sunday. As of Monday, there were over 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. By Jean-Yves Kamale, Wilson McMakin, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press
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. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health May 11 WATCH: Trump says 'I hope it's fine' when asked about hantavirus outbreak Some experts have said U.S. authorities were slow to respond, but President Donald Trump said he thought the response was, “I think fine.”… By Associated Press
Apr 16 Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, nominated to be next CDC director by Trump By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 18 NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director By Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official. Continue reading
Feb 06 U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Experts say people are marrying later and also worry about their ability to have the money, health insurance and other resources needed to raise children in a stable environment. Continue reading
Dec 06 Fact-checking the CDC panel's reasons for dropping universal newborn hepatitis B vaccine recommendation By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek, PolitiFact The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Friday to end its recommendation that newborns be universally vaccinated against hepatitis B. Here are four fact-checks from the panel's deliberations. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: RFK's CDC panel votes to end hepatitis B shot recommendation for all newborns at birth By Laura Ungar, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The U.S. government has long advised that all babies be immunized against hepatitis B right after birth. But on Friday, a federal vaccine advisory committee voted to do away with that recommendation. Continue reading