U.S. at risk of mpox surge even worse than last year, CDC modelers warn
Most jurisdictions have low levels of vaccination coverage against the virus formerly known as monkeypox, the CDC says.
Biden admin warns of $35 billion shortfall for health emergency stockpile
Officials say needs have grown to sustain a pipeline of medical products stockpiled for public health threats.
COVID left some with damaged immune response, study finds
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
U.S. to end COVID testing requirement on travelers from China
The rule had been imposed two months ago as China ended its "zero COVID" policies.
A quarter of Americans distrust CDC recommendations, survey finds
Doctors scored highest in the survey, with more than half of respondents saying they trust physicians "a great deal."
FDA panel to reevaluate a common over-the-counter decongestant
Phenylephrine is a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs, but some studies suggest it's no more effective than a placebo.
FDA warns of false negative results for food allergies after skin test recall
The FDA received reports of "life-threatening anaphylaxis" after the false negative results.
Flu and COVID combo shots won't be ready this year, FDA official says
The FDA's goal is to roll out the combo option by the following flu season.
20,000 people may have been exposed to measles at Asbury University revival
The unvaccinated person attended the gathering while contagious on Feb. 17 and 18.
CDC warns drug-resistant stomach bug a "serious public health threat"
Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
FDA expands recall of potentially contaminated eye products amid outbreak
The FDA says Delsam Pharma's Artificial Eye Ointment may be contaminated with bacteria, following outbreak of a drug-resistant strain.
Overflowing demand for mental health care stretches hospitals
Hospitals and clinics were stretched to 144% capacity to treat mental health patients in the 2021 survey.