Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Whooping cough epidemic declared in Wash. state

(AP) -- Washington state's worst outbreak of whooping cough in decades has prompted health officials to declare an epidemic, seek help from federal experts and urge residents to get vaccinated amid worry that cases of the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Tuna linked to salmonella outbreak in 20 states

(AP) -- A yellowfin tuna product used to make dishes like sushi and sashimi sold at restaurants and grocery stores has been linked with an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened more than 100 people in 20 states and the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

For Americans, flu remains a bigger threat than coronavirus

While a new virus that originated in China has prompted Americans to wear masks on the subway and cancel international trips for fear of falling ill, a much deadlier killer already stalking the United States has been largely ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany should be a warning, expert says

(Medical Xpress) -- There are important lessons to be learned in the United States from the recent eruption of foodborne illness in Germany -- which has turned out to be the deadliest E. coli outbreak ever -- according to ...

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