https://www.usnews.com/topics/organizations/cdc CDC en-us 2026 USNews.com Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:37:47 GMT https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/calling-the-shots-tracking-robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-moves-on-vaccines Since taking the helm of HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has both backed vaccination as a public health tool and taken steps to undermine it. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:40:55 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/calling-the-shots-tracking-robert-f-kennedy-jr-s-moves-on-vaccines https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-12-11/who-rebuts-cdc-no-link-between-vaccines-and-autism The new analysis comes after the CDC changed its website to say the consensus that vaccines don’t cause autism is not “an evidence-based claim.” Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:50:46 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-12-11/who-rebuts-cdc-no-link-between-vaccines-and-autism https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2025-12-08/health-tylenol-vaccine-autism-cdc-rfk-opinion The CDC is spreading outright lies on its website by rejecting evidence that vaccines do not cause autism. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:05:11 GMT Diana L. Robins https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2025-12-08/health-tylenol-vaccine-autism-cdc-rfk-opinion https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-12-05/cdc-panel-lifts-hepatitis-b-vaccine-mandate-for-newborns A federal advisory committee voted Friday to lift a 30-year-old recommendation that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:55:35 GMT Aneeta Mathur-Ashton https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-12-05/cdc-panel-lifts-hepatitis-b-vaccine-mandate-for-newborns https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-12-03/what-to-know-cdc-panel-set-to-vote-on-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-newborns The committee previously tabled a vote on whether to delay the hepatitis B vaccine that is given to newborns. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:43:12 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-12-03/what-to-know-cdc-panel-set-to-vote-on-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-newborns https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-10-15/state-health-coalitions-push-back-against-rfk-jr-on-vaccines-will-they-work Regional groups offer new pushback to the Trump administration’s health policies. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:18:14 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-10-15/state-health-coalitions-push-back-against-rfk-jr-on-vaccines-will-they-work https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-22/former-health-officials-say-cdc-is-not-poised-to-be-successful-under-rfk-jr Three former officials warned that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undermining science at the CDC and is putting public health at risk. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:48:06 GMT Aneeta Mathur-Ashton https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-22/former-health-officials-say-cdc-is-not-poised-to-be-successful-under-rfk-jr https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-17/ousted-cdc-director-rfk-jr-fired-her-because-she-could-not-replace-evidence-with-ideology Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez made her first public appearance since her controversial firing, telling lawmakers that Kennedy has politicized the agency and undermined the science behind its processes. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:28:52 GMT Aneeta Mathur-Ashton https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-17/ousted-cdc-director-rfk-jr-fired-her-because-she-could-not-replace-evidence-with-ideology https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-04/at-cdc-worries-mount-that-agency-has-taken-anti-science-turn Health officials are bracing for the continued leadership battle at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:30:41 GMT KFF Health News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-09-04/at-cdc-worries-mount-that-agency-has-taken-anti-science-turn https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/slideshows/states-with-the-highest-teen-birth-rates The teen birth rate in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but gaps exist between states. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:24:58 GMT Alan Kronenberg https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/slideshows/states-with-the-highest-teen-birth-rates https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-06-10/what-is-acip-why-rfk-jr-s-cdc-shakeup-could-disrupt-u-s-vaccine-policy HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s removal of members of ACIP could have sweeping impacts on vaccine access, especially for children. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:55:08 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-06-10/what-is-acip-why-rfk-jr-s-cdc-shakeup-could-disrupt-u-s-vaccine-policy https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-06-10/midday-must-reads-trump-sends-marines-to-california-d-c-preps-for-parade-and-more Protests spread, Trump sends in more troops and the cavalry arrives in Washington, D.C. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:32:19 GMT Aneeta Mathur-Ashton https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-06-10/midday-must-reads-trump-sends-marines-to-california-d-c-preps-for-parade-and-more https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-05-28/public-health-under-pressure-lori-freeman-on-trumps-cuts-and-mental-health Health officials on the ground share what it’s like to serve their communities with fewer resources and persistent needs. Wed, 28 May 2025 18:36:08 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-05-28/public-health-under-pressure-lori-freeman-on-trumps-cuts-and-mental-health https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-05-28/midday-must-reads-bitcoins-big-boosters-new-covid-shot-guidance-and-more Trumpworld is backing bitcoins, and the president’s controversial use of clemency continues. Wed, 28 May 2025 17:13:58 GMT Aneeta Mathur-Ashton https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-05-28/midday-must-reads-bitcoins-big-boosters-new-covid-shot-guidance-and-more https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-05-20/trump-administration-releases-new-covid-19-vaccine-plan-what-to-know In a major policy shift, federal health officials anticipate the shots will be made available to adults 65 and older as well as children and younger adults who have one or more risk factors that make them more vulnerable to severe COVID-19. Tue, 20 May 2025 19:00:31 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-05-20/trump-administration-releases-new-covid-19-vaccine-plan-what-to-know https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-05-06/midday-must-reads-mark-carney-visits-white-house-trump-threatens-universities-and-more Will Canada’s new leader get Zelenskyyed or will he hold Trump’s feet to the fire? Tue, 06 May 2025 16:28:48 GMT Aneeta Mathur-Ashton https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-05-06/midday-must-reads-mark-carney-visits-white-house-trump-threatens-universities-and-more https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-05-02/florida-approves-fluoride-ban-as-red-states-embrace-rfk-jr-s-contrarian-calls Florida is set to become the second state to ban the fluoridation of drinking water, joining a GOP trend of rolling back the public health measure amid criticism from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Fri, 02 May 2025 20:21:21 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-05-02/florida-approves-fluoride-ban-as-red-states-embrace-rfk-jr-s-contrarian-calls https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-03-25/3-things-to-know-about-trump-cdc-director-pick-susan-monarez President Donald Trump selected acting Director Susan Monarez to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s three things to know about her service and her selection. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:30:41 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-03-25/3-things-to-know-about-trump-cdc-director-pick-susan-monarez https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-03-14/white-house-pulls-cdc-nominee-dr-dave-weldon-before-senate-hearing By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hours before his scheduled Senate confirmation, the White House has... Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:05:00 GMT HealthDay https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-03-14/white-house-pulls-cdc-nominee-dr-dave-weldon-before-senate-hearing https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-03-13/trump-administration-pulls-cdc-director-nominee-dave-weldon-why Weldon marks at least the third speed bump the Trump administration hit in its confirmation process after two nominees, former Rep. Matt Gaetz and Chad Chronister, withdrew. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:28:04 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2025-03-13/trump-administration-pulls-cdc-director-nominee-dave-weldon-why https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-03-12/dozens-of-laid-off-cdc-workers-push-to-get-their-jobs-back By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A group of former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (... Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:15:00 GMT HealthDay https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-03-12/dozens-of-laid-off-cdc-workers-push-to-get-their-jobs-back https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-03-05/cdc-sends-experts-to-texas-as-measles-outbreak-grows By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and now the U.S.... Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT HealthDay https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-03-05/cdc-sends-experts-to-texas-as-measles-outbreak-grows https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-20/former-cdc-director-tom-frieden-trump-musk-job-cuts-make-americans-less-safe Tom Frieden says cuts to the public health workforce aren’t the way to make America healthier. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:49:29 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-20/former-cdc-director-tom-frieden-trump-musk-job-cuts-make-americans-less-safe https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-19/measles-cases-spread-in-texas-and-new-mexico-as-trump-purges-federal-health-workers The U.S. is grappling with multiple outbreaks of disease as the Trump administration purges federal health workers. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:42:59 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-19/measles-cases-spread-in-texas-and-new-mexico-as-trump-purges-federal-health-workers https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-14/vaccinations-information-key-to-combating-intense-flu-season Advice from the head of the Infectious Diseases Society of America: Get a shot and don't censor government data. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:18:50 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-14/vaccinations-information-key-to-combating-intense-flu-season https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-07/cdc-posts-then-deletes-data-on-bird-flu By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control... Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:45:00 GMT HealthDay https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-07/cdc-posts-then-deletes-data-on-bird-flu https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-06/biden-rule-cleared-hurdles-to-lifesaving-hiv-drug-but-barriers-remain-in-georgia A new rule requires insurers to improve coverage of PrEP, which can prevent HIV, but Georgians face challenges getting the drug. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:08:51 GMT KFF Health News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-06/biden-rule-cleared-hurdles-to-lifesaving-hiv-drug-but-barriers-remain-in-georgia https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-03/q-amp-a-the-risks-of-trumps-purge-of-federal-health-care-websites Pages from federal websites have been gutted in compliance with Trump’s executive orders. Health stakeholders fear the impact that the loss of information could have for the public. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:56:31 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-03/q-amp-a-the-risks-of-trumps-purge-of-federal-health-care-websites https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-03/key-cdc-health-websites-vanish-following-trump-orders By India Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Feb. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken... Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT HealthDay https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-02-03/key-cdc-health-websites-vanish-following-trump-orders https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2025-01-31/trump-public-health-fda-cdc Every administration brings changes and new politics. But for the sake of America’s health, we can’t censor public health information. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:52:34 GMT Brian C. Castrucci https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2025-01-31/trump-public-health-fda-cdc https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-01-02/5-infectious-diseases-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2025 Childhood vaccination rates are on the decline at a time when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could lead the Health and Human Services Department. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:13:57 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-01-02/5-infectious-diseases-to-keep-an-eye-on-in-2025 https://www.usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2024-12-23/mike-johnson-bird-flu-houthis-welcome-to-the-2025-minefield The embattled House speaker could be in trouble in the new year. He's not the only one. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 22:08:51 GMT Olivier Knox https://www.usnews.com/news/u-s-news-decision-points/articles/2024-12-23/mike-johnson-bird-flu-houthis-welcome-to-the-2025-minefield https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-20/how-america-lost-control-of-the-bird-flu-raising-the-threat-of-another-pandemic Experts say they have lost faith in the government’s ability to contain the outbreak. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:53:05 GMT KFF Health News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-20/how-america-lost-control-of-the-bird-flu-raising-the-threat-of-another-pandemic https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/slideshows/top-10-causes-of-death-in-america These are the conditions and catalysts that killed the most Americans in 2023. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:23:53 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/slideshows/top-10-causes-of-death-in-america https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-19/u-s-life-expectancy-increases-3-things-to-know The country is clawing back toward where it stood before the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:43:05 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-19/u-s-life-expectancy-increases-3-things-to-know https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-18/what-to-know-about-the-1st-severe-human-case-of-bird-flu-in-the-u-s The CDC said the case does not change its overall assessment that the immediate risk to the public’s health from bird flu remains ‘low.’ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:23:13 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-18/what-to-know-about-the-1st-severe-human-case-of-bird-flu-in-the-u-s https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-17/trump-picks-for-top-health-jobs-form-a-potential-team-of-opponents The president-elect's choices for top health positions don't perfectly align on issues like abortion access and vaccines. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:35:09 GMT KFF Health News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-17/trump-picks-for-top-health-jobs-form-a-potential-team-of-opponents https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-10/q-a-why-have-autism-rates-risen-in-the-u-s Robert Kennedy, Trump’s pick to lead HHS, has touted a debunked theory about vaccines. One expert weighs in on what his selection means for public health. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:03:21 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-12-10/q-a-why-have-autism-rates-risen-in-the-u-s https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-12-06/usda-to-test-milk-supply-amid-multistate-bird-flu-outbreak-what-to-know The move comes amid an outbreak of bird flu that has sickened dozens across seven states and marked the first time the virus was identified in dairy cows. Here’s what to know. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:37:35 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-12-06/usda-to-test-milk-supply-amid-multistate-bird-flu-outbreak-what-to-know https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2024-12-06/map-fluoride-in-drinking-water-by-state Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, but some local governments are opting out of the water additive. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:19:27 GMT Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2024-12-06/map-fluoride-in-drinking-water-by-state https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/slideshows/10-states-with-the-highest-std-rates These states have seen the highest combined rates of three major sexually transmitted infections. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:53:19 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/slideshows/10-states-with-the-highest-std-rates https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-11-20/what-to-know-how-robert-f-kennedy-jr-could-transform-hhs The Department of Health and Human Services oversees several agencies, including the FDA, the CDC and NIH. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:10:51 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-11-20/what-to-know-how-robert-f-kennedy-jr-could-transform-hhs https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-11-15/scientists-fear-whats-next-for-public-health-if-rfk-jr-is-allowed-to-go-wild Critics believe Donald Trump's nominee to lead Health and Human Services poses a threat to the achievements of a science-based public health order painstakingly built since World War II. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:56:38 GMT KFF Health News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-11-15/scientists-fear-whats-next-for-public-health-if-rfk-jr-is-allowed-to-go-wild https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-11-14/trump-picks-vaccine-skeptic-robert-f-kennedy-jr-to-lead-health-human-services By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a move guaranteed to alarm many, President-elect Donald Trump has... Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:09:00 GMT HealthDay https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-11-14/trump-picks-vaccine-skeptic-robert-f-kennedy-jr-to-lead-health-human-services https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-10-09/study-frequent-social-media-use-associated-with-higher-risks-for-teens High school students who use social media often report more persistent feelings of sadness and thoughts of suicide. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:14:43 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-10-09/study-frequent-social-media-use-associated-with-higher-risks-for-teens https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-10-08/is-the-u-s-at-a-turning-point-on-obesity An obesity expert weighs in on intriguing new data and new drugs that hold promise in the battle against a stubborn problem. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:34:20 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-10-08/is-the-u-s-at-a-turning-point-on-obesity https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-09-26/u-s-suicide-rate-climbs-back-to-highest-in-decades Final data from the CDC for 2022 shows the suicide rate matching the level in 2018, marking the highest in the U.S. since 1941. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:34:44 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-09-26/u-s-suicide-rate-climbs-back-to-highest-in-decades https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/slideshows/10-states-with-the-worst-life-expectancy Most of the states with the lowest life expectancy in the U.S. are located in the South. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:51:48 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/slideshows/10-states-with-the-worst-life-expectancy https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/slideshows/10-states-with-the-longest-life-expectancy Life expectancy at birth declined for 39 states from 2020 to 2021 but rose in 11 states. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:09:19 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/slideshows/10-states-with-the-longest-life-expectancy https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-09-04/mosquito-borne-illnesses-on-the-rise-as-insect-population-thrives Longer periods of warmer temperatures in the U.S. are creating ideal habitats for mosquito populations to thrive – contributing to a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:44:33 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-09-04/mosquito-borne-illnesses-on-the-rise-as-insect-population-thrives https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-08-26/explainer-what-is-west-nile-virus-and-how-did-fauci-catch-it Dr. Anthony Fauci, who became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic, said he believed he contracted the virus from a mosquito bite in his backyard. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:33:17 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-08-26/explainer-what-is-west-nile-virus-and-how-did-fauci-catch-it https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-08-02/u-s-measles-cases-jump-sharply-in-2024 The number of both cases and outbreaks of measles so far this year has tripled all of last year, according to the CDC. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:50:20 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-08-02/u-s-measles-cases-jump-sharply-in-2024 https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-07-18/biden-tests-positive-for-covid-19-as-virus-activity-level-is-high-in-u-s The president has mild symptoms and is taking Paxlovid. He caught the virus as it's seeing a summer resurgence. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:45:03 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-07-18/biden-tests-positive-for-covid-19-as-virus-activity-level-is-high-in-u-s https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/states-with-the-highest-gun-death-rates There were more than 48,000 gun deaths across the U.S. in 2022. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:01:04 GMT Aidan Pittman https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/states-with-the-highest-gun-death-rates https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-05-30/what-to-know-another-human-case-of-bird-flu The CDC warned that additional bird flu infections in people ‘would not be surprising.’ Thu, 30 May 2024 20:05:34 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-05-30/what-to-know-another-human-case-of-bird-flu https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-30/how-to-address-americas-mental-health-crisis-talk-to-your-doctor Many Americans are struggling with their mental health. Family physicians and psychiatrists know how to help. Thu, 30 May 2024 17:40:38 GMT Petros Levounis https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-30/how-to-address-americas-mental-health-crisis-talk-to-your-doctor https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-24/cdc-prepares-for-possibility-of-increased-human-health-risk-from-bird-flu If the virus changes to become more contagious between people, it would raise the risk of an influenza pandemic, the CDC warned. Fri, 24 May 2024 20:03:49 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-24/cdc-prepares-for-possibility-of-increased-human-health-risk-from-bird-flu https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-05-24/cdc-data-flirt-covid-19-variants-increasing-in-the-u-s KP.2 and KP.3 were estimated to be responsible for a combined 2 in 5 infections over the past two weeks, according to CDC estimates. Fri, 24 May 2024 18:17:59 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-05-24/cdc-data-flirt-covid-19-variants-increasing-in-the-u-s https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-23/cdc-study-shows-stroke-increase-among-younger-adults Obesity and opioid use could be factors behind a heightened prevalence of stroke among people under 65. Thu, 23 May 2024 19:36:38 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-23/cdc-study-shows-stroke-increase-among-younger-adults https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-15/overdose-deaths-fall-for-first-time-since-2018-cdc-data-shows Estimates point to a 3% drop in fatal overdoses in 2023, though the death toll still topped 100,000. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:22:40 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-15/overdose-deaths-fall-for-first-time-since-2018-cdc-data-shows https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-16/were-covid-19-vaccines-to-blame-for-infertility-heart-attacks-a-new-report-weighs-in The Moderna and Pfizer shots can cause myocarditis, but evidence suggests they don’t cause infertility, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Bell’s palsy, TTS or heart attack, according to the report. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:54:24 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-16/were-covid-19-vaccines-to-blame-for-infertility-heart-attacks-a-new-report-weighs-in https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-11/study-covid-19-vaccine-not-linked-to-sudden-cardiac-death-among-young-people Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed after COVID-19 vaccination. The CDC says the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known risks. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:47:49 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-11/study-covid-19-vaccine-not-linked-to-sudden-cardiac-death-among-young-people https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-08/measles-infections-cross-100-in-u-s-nearly-double-2023-cases The Chicago area accounts for more than half of the total cases. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:48:30 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-08/measles-infections-cross-100-in-u-s-nearly-double-2023-cases https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-29/measles-cases-near-100-in-u-s-up-67-percent-from-last-years-total Seventeen states have seen measles cases so far this year, according to the CDC. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:18:55 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-29/measles-cases-near-100-in-u-s-up-67-percent-from-last-years-total https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-29/covid-19-variant-jn-1-loses-ground-to-subvariant-jn-1-13 The dominant COVID-19 strain in circulation is on the decline. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:41:01 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-29/covid-19-variant-jn-1-loses-ground-to-subvariant-jn-1-13 https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-28/cdc-report-tuberculosis-cases-increase-in-u-s While the U.S. has one of the lowest rates of tuberculosis in the world, researchers found that cases increased 16% from 2022 to 2023. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 19:02:09 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-28/cdc-report-tuberculosis-cases-increase-in-u-s https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-21/u-s-life-expectancy-gains-ground-despite-another-overdose-record The country saw a 1.1-year rebound from 2021 to 2022, but is still well short of where it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:01:00 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-21/u-s-life-expectancy-gains-ground-despite-another-overdose-record https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-14/study-health-issues-keep-millions-of-kids-chronically-out-of-school Close to 6% of U.S. kids 5 to 17 years old were chronically absent from school due to injury, illness or disability in 2022, a new analysis shows. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:17:54 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-14/study-health-issues-keep-millions-of-kids-chronically-out-of-school https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-11/four-years-after-coronavirus-was-declared-a-pandemic-where-does-long-covid-stand Tens of millions of Americans have had long COVID, and the number will keep growing. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:36:52 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-11/four-years-after-coronavirus-was-declared-a-pandemic-where-does-long-covid-stand https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-03-05/biden-administration-relaxes-covid-19-guidance-resources-as-winter-wave-shifts-into-rear-view As the winter wave of coronavirus appears past its peak, the U.S. government is shifting several COVID-19 policies and protocols. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:33:26 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-03-05/biden-administration-relaxes-covid-19-guidance-resources-as-winter-wave-shifts-into-rear-view https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-28/cdc-advisers-recommend-another-covid-19-vaccine-for-older-americans The CDC said that adults ages 65 and older can now get a second updated COVID-19 vaccine. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:45:22 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-28/cdc-advisers-recommend-another-covid-19-vaccine-for-older-americans https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-28/why-the-u-s-is-an-outlier-on-covid-boosters-for-kids Experts weigh in on why the U.S. departs from its peers in recommending COVID-19 boosters for young children. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:09:18 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-28/why-the-u-s-is-an-outlier-on-covid-boosters-for-kids https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/these-are-the-top-covid-hot-spots-in-the-u-s These are the counties with the highest recent rates of new COVID-19 hospital admissions per capita. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:10:34 GMT Julia Haines https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/these-are-the-top-covid-hot-spots-in-the-u-s https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-23/florida-surgeon-general-defies-cdc-in-measles-outbreak Dr. Joseph Ladapo sent a memo to parents granting them permission to send unvaccinated children to school amid a local measles outbreak. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:09:54 GMT KFF Health News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-23/florida-surgeon-general-defies-cdc-in-measles-outbreak https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-15/cdc-study-people-living-alone-have-higher-rates-of-depression New research bound to influence conversations about America’s ‘loneliness epidemic’ suggests living alone could have implications for physical and mental health. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:42:31 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-15/cdc-study-people-living-alone-have-higher-rates-of-depression https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-15/by-the-numbers-states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-long-covid-19-prevalence Long COVID tended to be more prevalent in the South, Midwest and West, according to a CDC analysis. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:08:30 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-15/by-the-numbers-states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-long-covid-19-prevalence https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-14/cdc-study-covid-19-tied-to-quadrupled-risk-of-chronic-fatigue Post-COVID fatigue was more common among women than men. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:06:46 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-14/cdc-study-covid-19-tied-to-quadrupled-risk-of-chronic-fatigue https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-14/as-u-s-covid-19-winter-wave-recedes-cdc-tracks-new-ba-2-87-1-variant The new version of the virus has only been found in South Africa so far, but is highly mutated. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:30:40 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-14/as-u-s-covid-19-winter-wave-recedes-cdc-tracks-new-ba-2-87-1-variant https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-19/new-covid-19-hospitalizations-decline-for-first-time-in-months The decrease comes even as the new coronavirus variant JN.1 has deepened its hold on the U.S. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:00:14 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-19/new-covid-19-hospitalizations-decline-for-first-time-in-months https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-01-18/what-to-know-about-the-u-s-winter-covid-19-wave Weekly COVID-19 hospital admissions are the highest they’ve been in about a year. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:29:06 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-01-18/what-to-know-about-the-u-s-winter-covid-19-wave https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-16/measles-outbreaks-remain-a-threat-in-u-s-globally Recent outbreaks in Philadelphia and the U.K. underscore the stubborn endurance of the highly contagious but vaccine-preventable illness. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:55:13 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-16/measles-outbreaks-remain-a-threat-in-u-s-globally https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-12/u-s-covid-19-hospitalizations-increase-but-show-signs-of-stabilizing While the U.S. is still in the midst of a winter wave of COVID-19, some metrics are showing signs of leveling off. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:27:24 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-12/u-s-covid-19-hospitalizations-increase-but-show-signs-of-stabilizing https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/weekly-flu-cases-deaths-hospitalizations Thirty-five states experienced a 'high' or worse level of influenza-like illness activity during the week ending Jan. 6, according to the CDC. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:11:34 GMT Christopher Wolf https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/weekly-flu-cases-deaths-hospitalizations https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-06-02/cdc-warns-of-potentially-fatal-bacterial-illness-on-u-s-gulf-coast By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A potentially deadly germ has made its way to the U.S. Gulf Coast,... Sat, 23 Dec 2023 18:29:00 GMT HealthDay https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-06-02/cdc-warns-of-potentially-fatal-bacterial-illness-on-u-s-gulf-coast https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-22/new-covid-19-variant-jn-1-spreads-as-hospitalizations-increase The highly mutated strain was responsible for more than 2 in 5 new coronavirus infections in recent weeks, according to CDC estimates. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 20:01:37 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-22/new-covid-19-variant-jn-1-spreads-as-hospitalizations-increase https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-21/research-no-consistent-link-between-paxlovid-and-covid-19-rebound Researchers found that COVID-19 rebound happens to people whether they take antiviral treatments or not. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:46:21 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-21/research-no-consistent-link-between-paxlovid-and-covid-19-rebound https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-15/covid-19-hospitalizations-increasing-ahead-of-holidays Coronavirus hospitalizations have been increasing for more than a month and are expected to continue to rise given holiday travel and gatherings. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:16:15 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-15/covid-19-hospitalizations-increasing-ahead-of-holidays https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-14/what-to-know-about-the-new-covid-19-variant-jn-1 JN.1 is the fastest growing variant in the U.S., making up more than 1 in 5 new coronavirus infections, according to CDC estimates. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:23:18 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-14/what-to-know-about-the-new-covid-19-variant-jn-1 https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-08/who-has-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-in-the-u-s Women and people with lower incomes are among those more likely to suffer from a debilitating illness that’s gained attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, survey data shows. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:01:00 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-08/who-has-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-in-the-u-s https://www.usnews.com/news/world-report/articles/2023-12-07/report-alarming-increase-in-drug-resistant-germs-in-ukraine The increase in traumatic wounds and strain on health care facilities during the war with Russia is fueling a rise in multidrug-resistant organisms in Ukraine that are also spreading into surrounding countries. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:29:22 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/world-report/articles/2023-12-07/report-alarming-increase-in-drug-resistant-germs-in-ukraine https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-07/mothers-of-color-at-higher-risk-for-icu-admission-during-birth-hospitalization White women are least likely to be sent to an intensive care unit during hospitalization for delivery of a child, data shows. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:01:00 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-07/mothers-of-color-at-higher-risk-for-icu-admission-during-birth-hospitalization https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-01/new-covid-19-hospitalizations-increase-for-3rd-week-in-a-row CDC Director Mandy Cohen this week told Congress that ‘not enough’ Americans have gotten the updated coronavirus vaccine. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:47:22 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-12-01/new-covid-19-hospitalizations-increase-for-3rd-week-in-a-row https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-29/u-s-life-expectancy-rebounds-but-short-of-pre-pandemic-levels Early data points to an uptick of over a year in life expectancy after a precipitous pandemic-driven decline. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:01:00 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-29/u-s-life-expectancy-rebounds-but-short-of-pre-pandemic-levels https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-24/evolving-overdose-crisis-shakes-previously-effective-treatments The rise of fentanyl, xylazine and stimulants is undercutting typical addiction medications. Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT KFF Health News https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-24/evolving-overdose-crisis-shakes-previously-effective-treatments https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-16/cdc-who-measles-pose-relentlessly-increasing-threat-to-children Estimated measles cases increased 18% last year while deaths increased 43%, according to the report. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:32:55 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-16/cdc-who-measles-pose-relentlessly-increasing-threat-to-children https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-09/cdc-kindergarten-vaccination-exemptions-reach-record-high A CDC analysis shows that kindergarten vaccination rates have not rebounded since the spread of the coronavirus and underscores the likelihood that the pandemic fueled vaccine skepticism. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:33:46 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-09/cdc-kindergarten-vaccination-exemptions-reach-record-high https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/slideshows/10-best-states-for-racial-equality-in-health-insurance-coverage A U.S. News analysis shows where rates of health insurance coverage varied the least across racial and ethnic groups. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:46:40 GMT Julia Haines https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/slideshows/10-best-states-for-racial-equality-in-health-insurance-coverage https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-02/study-life-dissatisfaction-higher-when-income-is-lower New survey data suggests differences in discontent fall largely along an income divide. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:01:00 GMT Steven Ross Johnson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-11-02/study-life-dissatisfaction-higher-when-income-is-lower https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-24/first-shot-administered-in-modernas-combo-covid-19-flu-vaccine-final-stage-trial Moderna said it is targeting regulatory approval for the shot in 2025. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:32:07 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-24/first-shot-administered-in-modernas-combo-covid-19-flu-vaccine-final-stage-trial https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-06/new-covid-19-hospitalizations-decline-for-3rd-straight-week The decrease comes after a late summer coronavirus wave, but experts warn more could be ahead. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:08:47 GMT Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-06/new-covid-19-hospitalizations-decline-for-3rd-straight-week