A recent study reveals that substance use disorders incurred an estimated cost of nearly $93 billion in lost productivity for the United States in 2023. This...
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is initiating an independent review of the hepatitis B birth dose ahead of a crucial...
Influenza has emerged as a significant health threat during the 2024-25 season, particularly affecting children. A record number of hospitalizations among U.S. children have been reported,...
The emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, is prompting significant research into phage therapy as a potential solution to...
Federal health officials have confirmed an alarming escalation in a multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to recalled pasta salads. As of October 5, 2023, the...
The White House’s recent decision to terminate staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has led to significant disruptions within the agency. On...
A federal vaccine advisory panel has significantly altered its guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations, moving away from a universal annual shot recommendation for all Americans. This change...
A newly convened federal vaccine advisory committee, selected by prominent vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is poised to influence U.S. vaccine policy significantly. Following a...
Health officials in South Carolina have confirmed the state’s first death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in more than two decades. The incident, reported by Beaufort...
The head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised concerns about the necessity of administering the hepatitis B vaccine to infants immediately after birth....
