CLEVELAND, Ohio — Heart disease and cancer remained the nation’s two leading causes of death in 2024, accounting for more ...

The U.S. measles outbreak continues to grow, with 3,887 cases reported nationwide in 2026, according to the CDC.

Public health specialists told ABC News the best way for people to protect themselves against these viruses is to get vaccinated. The CDC currently recommends that people aged 6 months and older ...

Arthritis affects people all over the world. Approximately 53.2 million adults in the United States have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many more ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This ...

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State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is among the contenders to head the nation’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Washington Post reported Sunday. The deadline to appoint a new director ...

Jordan Love backs plan for mental health facility for first responders ...

13-year-old Joseph Vazquez has been hospitalized after contracting a severe case of West Nile Virus, a mosquito-borne disease ...