Federal health officials say the mosquitoes that can transmit the Zika virus may live in a broader swath of the U.S. than previously thought—but that doesn't mean they'll cause disease here.
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Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid drug that kills hundreds of Texans every year, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
Feb 9, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Check your packaged salad greens: More than a dozen people have been infected by a strain of E. coli in six U.S. states, health officials report.
Jan 3, 2022
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A virus dangerous to infants is spreading across the United States, and parents and pediatricians should be on the lookout for symptoms, federal health officials say.
Jul 15, 2022
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(Medical Xpress) -- A CDC study led by microbiologist Terrence Tumpey has found that the H3N2 virus that infected several people in the United States last year, may have more pandemic potential than has been thought. The ...
The risk for catching the new coronavirus from surfaces is low, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week in what some experts say is a long overdue announcement.
Apr 12, 2021
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With flu season fast approaching, health experts have emphasized that this year, more than ever, it's important to get vaccinated for the flu.
Sep 14, 2020
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The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years.
Dec 6, 2019
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People want to debate whether wearing a mask works against COVID-19, but the CDC says it's the gloves you should take off.
Jul 28, 2020
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The top U.S. public health agency said Monday that the coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air, especially in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces. But agency officials maintained that such spread is uncommon ...
Oct 6, 2020
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