Rattlesnake pills blamed for dangerous infection
Health officials say a person in Kansas became sick after swallowing the pills, which were purchased in Mexico
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CDC director responds to backlash over "dirty words"
The CDC claims a list of "dirty words" aren't banned, pushing back on reports suggesting they were
Report: CDC gets list of 7 banned words
The Washington Post, citing an analyst, reports the Trump administration is prohibiting officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from using a list of words in some documents
"Encouraging signs" seen in fight against HIV
A new government report finds HIV is being diagnosed on average seven months sooner than it was just a few years ago
Contaminated raw milk may have been sold in 4 states
Health officials say anyone who consumed raw milk products from Udder Milk in the past six months should see their doctor for antibiotics to prevent illness
Contaminated raw milk warning in 4 states
CDC is warning people who drank raw milk from the company Udder Milk in the past six months to seek medical care
Gun death rate rises for second year in a row
Government report identifies some of the reasons behind recent increase in firearms-related deaths
This drug is driving rapid rise in overdose deaths
New report shows fentanyl is a major factor in the deadliest drug crisis in U.S. history
Jury reaches verdict for pharmacist in deadly meningitis outbreak
Glenn Chin would have faced up to life in prison had he been convicted of the murders of at least 76 people in the worst public health crisis in recent U.S. history
DEA responds to explosive "60 Minutes"/Washington Post report about opioid crisis
DEA says drug epidemic is a top priority but its efforts may have been undermined by the so-called "revolving door" culture in Washington
U.S. obesity problem isn't budging
Particularly worrisome to experts is the obesity rate for children and teenagers
STD cases hit record high in the U.S.
Annual CDC report on sexually transmitted diseases shows more than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2016
Serious illnesses linked to pet store puppies
The outbreak has sickened at least 39 people in seven states
New report a "wake-up call" about stroke risk
After decades of improvement, progress has slowed in preventing stroke deaths, new research finds
Safety advocates seek ban on high-dose opioids
A petition asks the FDA to ban opioid pills that, when taken as directed, would add up to a daily dose of more than 90 milligrams of morphine
Salmonella outbreak tied to pet turtles
The CDC warns that the reptiles can carry bacteria even if they look healthy and clean
More salmonella cases tied to backyard chickens, ducks
More than 900 people in 48 states have been infected since the beginning of the year
Most contact lens wearers make one of these mistakes
In new study, most teens and adults who wear contacts report at least one habit that puts their eyes at risk
U.S. antidepressant use jumps 65 percent in 15 years
Some groups are more likely to use the drugs than others, new research shows
Parasitic cyclospora infections spike this year
Health officials are investigating what's behind a jump in the nasty stomach illness
CDC: Half of homicides of women related to domestic violence
The Centers for Disease Control examined more than 10,000 homicides between 2003-2014
County struggles to treat 150 synthetic marijuana overdoses in one week
"We're seeing very sick patients, individuals who have very low blood pressure, and they're getting admitted to intensive care," says director of Lancaster Emergency Medical Services
Cook walrus "well done," warn health officials
Outbreak of the foodborne parasite trichinosis leads to an unusual CDC warning
Trendy new mom practice led to infant's infection
Doctors traced the infection to unlikely source
Maine confirms its first case of measles in 20 years
Officials say the case is related to travel and they are working with clinicians to identify potentially exposed individuals
Mississippi Senate race leans Democratic; Colom holds narrow lead
Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch
Investigation
Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
U.S. soldier accused of spying linked to Russia arrested in the U.K.
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Rubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in Iran
Sanders won't back Schumer as Democratic leader
State seeks to block Pike's lawyers from inspecting execution drug
911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"
