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Los Angeles Timespolitics5 hrs ago
Senate Committee Begins Confirmation Hearings for CDC Director Nominee
Hearings opened Wednesday for President Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nominee previously served as deputy Surgeon General and holds degrees in medicine, law and public health.
freepressjournal.inscience7 hrs ago
CDC and DHS Implement Do Not Board Process for Travelers From DRC
Federal agencies are coordinating a Do Not Board process for U.S. citizens departing the Democratic Republic of the Congo to limit Ebola risk. Americans may return to the United States 21 days after leaving the DRC.
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Washington Examinerpolitics9 hrs ago
Senate Committee Questions CDC and HHS Nominees on Vaccine Policy
Senators asked the nominees for CDC director and ASPR administrator whether they would follow science-based vaccine recommendations. The hearing focused on past statements and potential political influence over immunization policy.
ABC Newspolitics9 hrs ago
CDC Director Nominee Erica Schwartz Testifies Before Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Dr. Erica Schwartz appeared Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The hearing examined her views on vaccines and prior agency leadership changes.
finance11 hrs ago
CDC Confirms 1,645 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 34 States Since May
The parasitic infection has spread across the country since May 1. Michigan reports the largest share of cases by far.
finance17 hrs ago
Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Over 2,400 People Across 31 States, No Deaths Reported
At least 843 cases were reported nationwide with Michigan recording 1,562 infections. The CDC traced the start to May 1 and said no deaths occurred. Parents of young children adjusted berry purchases amid the investigation.
chicago.suntimes.comscience1 day ago
CDC Reports Nearly 7,000 Possible Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 34 States, No Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that nearly 7,000 people may have cyclosporiasis. Michigan leads with 3,309 confirmed cases, and investigators point to lettuce or salad greens as possible sources.
forbes.comworld2 days ago
Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands Across 30 States; No Source Identified
Michigan alone has recorded more than 2,600 cases of the parasite, which causes prolonged diarrhea and fatigue. Investigators have not identified a source while CDC surveillance data lag behind state reports.
chicago.suntimes.comworld3 days ago
2,944 Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported in 32 States; No Deaths Recorded
Michigan accounts for more than half the total with 1,562 infections. The CDC has shifted to weekly reporting from states amid the rise.
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io9.gizmodo.comscience4 days ago
Cyclosporiasis cases reach 843 across 31 states as investigators seek source
Health officials have recorded at least 843 cyclosporiasis infections in 31 states through July 9. The CDC scaled back reporting requirements for the parasite last year.
theconversation.comworld5 days ago
CDC Reports Parasite Infections in 31 States
The CDC recorded cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite across 31 states. Several locations reported higher illness counts in the past two weeks than during the same period last year.
en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
Health Workers in Bunia Strike Over Unpaid Stipends; Government Reports Rapid Ebola Response
Workers in the eastern Congolese city protested nonpayment for more than a month and deteriorating conditions on the same day the capital issued assurances of a strong response. The outbreak, declared May 15, has infected 112 health workers and killed 35, according to Africa CDC…
Nbc Newsworld5 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reaches 31 States With 843 Confirmed Cases and No Deaths
The CDC recorded 843 confirmed cyclosporiasis infections between May 1 and July 9, plus more than 1,500 suspected cases. Michigan led with over 1,000 recent diagnoses while no source has been identified.
chicago.suntimes.comscience5 days ago
CDC Logs 843 Domestic Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 31 States, No Deaths Reported
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026. Michigan recorded the highest state total, followed by Ohio and New York City. The agency will shift to weekly state data collection due to the increase.
abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
Lawmakers Ask CDC to Track Rising Refusals of Newborn Vitamin K Shot
Rep. Kim Schrier and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks wrote last week to acting CDC director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The letter followed a ProPublica investigation that documented rising refusals and untracked deaths from vitamin K deficiency bleeding. It called for federal monitoring of the…
nbcnews.comsports10 days ago
CDC websites removed then restored after White House orders
Hundreds of CDC pages were taken down following early executive orders and later restored with a note that the content predated the directive. The former chief medical officer described additional changes to vaccine materials and data requests during disease outbreaks.
io9.gizmodo.compolitics11 days ago
Norovirus Sickens 3.4% of Passengers on Ruby Princess Alaska Voyage
The Ruby Princess reported 102 passenger and 23 crew cases of norovirus on its June 12 departure from San Francisco. The CDC received notification June 28 and the ship completed cleaning after docking July 2.
forbes.comfinance12 days ago
CDC Investigates 145 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 17 States
At least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis were reported between May 1 and June 16, with 20 hospitalizations and no deaths. The CDC is working with state health departments and the FDA to identify possible sources of the parasitic infection.
forbes.comworld12 days ago
CDC reports over 400 cyclosporiasis cases across 18 states
Health officials are investigating more than 400 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in 18 states since May. The parasitic illness causes watery diarrhea and spreads through contaminated produce and water. No deaths have been reported.
nypost.comworld12 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Sickens Dozens Across U.S. States With 20 Hospitalizations
@NBCNews reported that at least 145 cases occurred in 17 states from May 1 to June 16, 2026, plus over 170 in southeast Michigan since June 22. The CDC stated there is no evidence of one multi-state outbreak linking all cases.
abcnews.go.comfinance13 days ago
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer and Other Officials Leave Agency Amid Measles Outbreak Response
Debra Houry resigned along with other top officials after disagreeing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s measles guidance. She said the advice favored an existing agenda over scientific recommendations for vaccination.
world13 days ago
Michigan Reports More Than 300 Cyclosporiasis Cases as of July 2
@ABC reported that Michigan recorded more than 300 cyclosporiasis cases by Thursday, far exceeding the state's typical annual total of 50. The CDC separately tallied 145 cases across 17 other states through June 15.
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gizmodo.comscience13 days ago
CDC Reports 145 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 17 States, No Deaths
Federal health officials confirmed 145 domestically acquired cyclosporiasis cases in 17 states as of mid-June 2026. Investigations continue into multiple clusters with no single multistate source identified.
axios.compolitics15 days ago
U.S. fertility rate falls to 53 births per 1,000 women in first quarter of 2026
Provisional CDC data show the general fertility rate dropped during January through March. Fewer than 900,000 babies have been born in the United States so far this year.
dailywire.comscience15 days ago
U.S. Suicide Rate Fell 3 Percent in 2024
The national suicide mortality rate declined 3 percent in 2024, the first significant drop after two decades of increases. Federal staffing reductions at the CDC and SAMHSA in 2025 affected programs tied to that decline.
New York Postworld15 days ago
Health secretary rejects senator's claim of broken vaccine promises
The health secretary stated that all commitments made to the senator regarding vaccine descriptions and policy guardrails have been kept. The senator had said the secretary violated an agreement on how the CDC website presents vaccine-autism information.
abcnews.go.comscience15 days ago
Trump Administration Ends CDC Alcohol Program and Reduces Substance-Use Staff
Stat reported that the administration buried a report on light drinking risks, eliminated over half the staff at a substance use agency, and removed moderate drinking warnings from a federal website in January. The moves occurred alongside changes to dietary guidelines that dropp…
nbcnews.comscience17 days ago
CDC vaccine panel charter revised to broaden member criteria and review alternatives
A new charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices posted June 25, 2026, broadens expertise requirements and adds responsibility to assess non-vaccine prevention options. The document replaces a March version deemed invalid and follows a court ruling that most cur…
abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
CDC-blocked COVID-19 vaccine study published in JAMA Network Open
A study of the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccine was published Tuesday after the CDC prevented its inclusion in the agency's weekly report. The research estimated the updated shots reduced hospitalization risk by 55 percent among adults without weakened immune systems.
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The Hillworld19 days ago
CDC raises Ebola response to highest level
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention elevated its Ebola response to Level 1 on Friday. Officials cited more than 1,100 confirmed cases and at least 250 deaths across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda since May. The agency also extended travel restrictions on n…
thehindu.comworld19 days ago
ECDC Issues Seasonal Advisory on Vibrio Risk in Warming European Waters
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control classified the months ahead as high risk for Vibrio infections in June 2026. Cases have increased across the United States, Japan and parts of Europe amid rising sea temperatures.
France 24world20 days ago
Africa CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Is Serious but Contained
The head of the Africa CDC described the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo as serious but not out of control. At least 290 people have died, and response teams face access problems in displacement camps. He warned that the virus poses a global risk if not stopped at the source.
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CDC Ends Hantavirus Response After Coordinated Effort
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded its hantavirus response on June 24, 2026. Officials said the effort identified potential exposures and issued guidance to limit spread.
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Nbc Newsscience22 days ago
CDC Study on 2025-26 Covid Vaccine Published in JAMA After Acting Director Blocked MMWR Appearance
A study originally slated for the CDC's MMWR appeared Tuesday in JAMA Network Open after Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked it. The research examined adults across seven states from September to December 2025.
The Independentscience26 days ago
Africa CDC urges African governments to fund Ebola response and vaccine development
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called on Friday for African governments to increase domestic financing for the current Ebola outbreak and for vaccine production. The agency reported more than 200 deaths among 894 confirmed cases since May 15.
Statscience27 days ago
Nitazene-linked overdose deaths in the U.S. rose from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024
CDC data show confirmed nitazene deaths increased sharply over four years. The drugs, up to 40 times stronger than fentanyl, are often mixed with other substances and sold online.
info.gov.hkscience27 days ago
CDC Allocates $107 Million for Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
The CDC will use emergency funds to support outbreak control in two African countries while the U.S. co-hosts the FIFA World Cup.
Abc Newsscience29 days ago
Health Secretary Extends Nebraska Quarantine for Hantavirus-Exposed Passenger After Florida Rejects CDC Monitoring
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed an order Monday keeping Angela Perryman in federal quarantine despite a CDC medical review recommending home monitoring in Florida.
rte.ieworld33 days ago
DR Congo Reports 676 Ebola Cases and 136 Deaths as Misinformation Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded 676 confirmed Ebola infections and 136 deaths since the outbreak began on 15 May in Ituri province. The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency, while Africa CDC reported the outbrea…
upi.comscience34 days ago
CDC Activates Emergency Response After Six U.S. Screwworm Cases in Livestock and Pets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activated its formal emergency response on Thursday after the Department of Agriculture confirmed at least six cases of New World screwworm in cattle, a goat, and a dog.
The Independentworld40 days ago
Argentina Shifts Hantavirus Probe to Mendoza Where Dutch Couple Visited, as Ushuaia Results Remain Pending
Argentine authorities are sending scientists and U.S. CDC biologists to trap and test rodents in Mendoza while awaiting lab results from Ushuaia. The probe follows an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship that killed three people.
nbcnews.comscience40 days ago
CDC Reports 39 Amanita Poisonings and 4 Deaths in Northern California, Mostly From Wild Foraging
The CDC documented 39 cases between November and March, including three liver transplants and four deaths, mostly from wild foraged mushrooms.
reviewjournal.comscience42 days ago
Trump Budget Reduces CDC Wastewater Surveillance Funding From $125M to $25M Annually
President Donald Trump's budget plan reduces annual funding for the CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System from $125 million to $25 million, limiting national coverage after September 30, 2026.
Usa Todayscience43 days ago
FDA, CDC Reopen Salmonella Probe After Closing It in March as Cases Rise to 119 Across 36 States
The FDA and CDC reopened a salmonella probe tied to moringa supplements after 22 additional cases emerged since the case closed March 17. Total illnesses now stand at 119 across 36 states with 32 hospitalizations.
Statscience44 days ago
CDC Lists Containing Ebola Spread as Top Response Priority
The CDC said Friday that stopping Ebola transmission in affected countries ranks first among U.S. response goals. Officials placed support for neighboring nations second and U.S. domestic readiness third.
upi.comscience45 days ago
U.S. to Treat Americans with Ebola in European Hospitals Instead of Domestic Facilities
Administration officials said on May 28, 2026 that infected Americans will instead be sent to European facilities still being identified by the CDC and State Department.
New York Postscience46 days ago
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits Record Low of 9% in 2025
The CDC reported that 9% of U.S. adults smoked cigarettes last year, the second consecutive year below 10%. The survey drew responses from more than 24,200 adults.
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New York Postscience46 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport as Risk to U.S. Public Rated Low
New York City health officials started screening passengers at John F. Kennedy airport on Friday. The CDC order applies to travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
nbcnews.comscience46 days ago
Trump Administration Sets Aside Biden-Era Pandemic Preparedness Plans
The Trump administration began setting aside hundreds of pages of detailed federal plans for responding to future disease outbreaks, including Ebola protocols and medical evacuations, according to former CDC officials and others familiar with the documents.
theyeshivaworld.comfinance47 days ago
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Drops to Record Low of 9% in 2025
Preliminary CDC survey data show the share of adults who smoke reached a new low last year. Federal prevention programs that supported the decline have been eliminated.
nbcnews.compolitics47 days ago
Executive order directs review of childhood vaccine schedule
An executive order signed Friday recognizes a Health and Human Services assessment as guidance for federal vaccine policy. The order instructs the CDC and its advisory committee to examine the assessment and update recommendations for children and adolescents.
Nbc Newsworld47 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport for Travelers from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
The CDC announced on May 29, 2026, that John F. Kennedy International Airport will start screening passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. Three other U.S. airports already conduct the same screenings.
news-medical.netscience47 days ago
CDC highlights heart disease as leading cause of death for U.S. women
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that heart disease remains the top cause of death among women in the United States and lists several steps individuals can take to reduce their risk.
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nationalpost.comscience47 days ago
Wastewater Data Show Rising Norovirus Levels Across Much of the U.S.
Wastewater surveillance indicates norovirus concentrations have reached the high category nationally. The CDC recorded 1,194 outbreaks from August 1 to May 7.
upi.comscience48 days ago
CDC to Add Ebola Screening at JFK Airport Starting May 28
The agency will begin enhanced public health entry screening for Ebola at John F. Kennedy International Airport after 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 28, 2026. Screening already occurs at three other U.S. airports.
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Fortunefinance48 days ago
CDC Reports U.S. Uninsured Rate Held at 8 Percent in 2025
New CDC survey data show the national uninsured rate remained near 8 percent for all of 2025. The figures mark the first full-year measurement during President Donald Trump's second term.
Fortunefinance48 days ago
U.S. Uninsured Rate Held at 8 Percent in 2025
CDC survey data show the national uninsured rate remained near 8 percent throughout 2025. Congressional Budget Office and KFF projections indicate enrollment changes beginning in 2026.
dailywire.comscience49 days ago
CDC Encourages Regular Checkups to Track Key Health Numbers
The agency posted a reminder that routine doctor visits can monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight or BMI. The message targets chronic disease prevention and women's health.
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upi.comworld50 days ago
CDC Seeks Staff Volunteers for Ebola Screening at U.S. Airports
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recruiting volunteers from its workforce to assist with Ebola screening at domestic airports. The effort responds to an intensifying outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
focustaiwan.twscience50 days ago
CDC Advises Tick Bite Prevention to Reduce Lyme Disease Risk
The agency states that preventing tick bites remains the primary method to avoid Lyme disease. Guidance covers repellent use, clothing, and yard maintenance for people spending time outdoors.
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