Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
80,000 people died of flu last winter in US
An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter—the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades.
Sep 26, 2018
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In US, sexuallly transmitted infections hit new highs
Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis soared to new record highs in the United States last year, public health officials said Tuesday.
Aug 28, 2018
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Guidance provided for reporting foodborne illness
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers guidance for health care professionals on reporting foodborne illnesses.
Jul 27, 2018
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Cases rise in E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce
(HealthDay)—The number of illnesses linked to Arizona romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli have risen sharply, from 53 cases a week ago to 84 on Wednesday.
Apr 25, 2018
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More cases in E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce
(HealthDay)—The outbreak of E. coli illness tied to tainted Arizona romaine lettuce continues to expand, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Apr 19, 2018
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CDC get $480 million to replace lab for deadliest germs
The nation's top public health agency has its money for a new lab to handle dangerous germs.
Mar 29, 2018
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CDC seeking $400 million to replace lab for deadliest germs
Thirteen years after building a state-of-the-art lab for the world's most dangerous germs, the nation's top public health agency is asking for more than $400 million to build a new one.
Feb 23, 2018
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Flu widespread across US for third straight week
Sick with the flu? You've got a lot of company.
Jan 26, 2018
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A CDC ban on 'fetus' and 'transgender?' Experts alarmed (Update)
Health leaders say they are alarmed about a report that officials at the nation's top public health agency are being told not to use certain words or phrases in official budget documents, including "fetus," ''transgender" ...
Dec 17, 2017
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More U.S. teens getting vaccinated against HPV
(HealthDay)—Six out of 10 U.S. parents are choosing to get their children vaccinated against the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV), which is spread by sexual contact, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Aug 24, 2017
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