CDC
The latest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officially it is a federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Formed in 1946 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, its goal is to protect public health.
Did the American flag change in 2025? Why some think it did
Rumors on social media have circulated about the flag listed on some government sites. Here's what you need to know.
Doctors sue Trump administration for scrubbing data from government sites
Doctors For America filed a lawsuit against multiple federal agencies over the removal of public health information from government websites.
Chicago bird flu outbreak leaves hundreds of ducks "sick or dead"
The infected birds "present with tremors and little ability to move," said a local conservation group tracking the outbreak.
Waffle House adds 50 cent egg surcharge amid bird flu crisis
Waffle House adds egg surcharge nationwide amid bird flu crisis, signaling the worsening affects of avian influenza on the U.S. food industry.
Donald Trump to review CDC scientific papers before publication: Report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is halting all publication of scientific papers in order to comply with Donald Trump's executive order on gender.
Senate Finance Committee set to vote on RFK Jr. nomination
The committee's chairman announced that the vote on RFK Jr.'s nomination to be secretary of health and human services is set for Tuesday.
CDC removes sexual orientation, gender identity pages: What advocates said
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appeared to take down webpages that related to gender identity and sexual orientation.
Trump says pausing government websites not "bad idea" amid outage reports
Government websites for agencies, including the FAA, reportedly went dark temporarily as Trump floated a pause on Friday.
Kansas is experiencing a outbreak of tuberculosis. Here's what to know
Kansas has experienced a significant outbreak of tuberculosis with 67 active infections and even more latent cases of the disease.
Bird flu update as antibody therapy may prevent severe illness
"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.
COVID map update as 17 US states report "very high" virus activity
"The wastewater viral activity levels may indicate the risk of infection in an area," the CDC explains.
COVID map update reveals worst hit US states
6.6 percent of all COVID-19 tests across the country came back positive, but Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had an 8.9 percent rate.
When will the US egg crisis end?
Avian flu has ravaged millions of hens across the country, creating shortages and increasing egg prices.
Flu symptoms to watch out for as winter illnesses surge
If you have fevers, coughs, headaches, chills, runny nose or body aches, you may have influenza.
COVID map update reveals 20 US states with "very high" virus activity
Twenty states (plus D.C.) had "very high" levels of the virus present in wastewater, an increase from 16 states the week before.
COVID map update reveals states with most cases over New Year's Day
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had the highest rates, with 9.2 percent of tests coming back positive.
McDonald's suppliers in E. Coli outbreak not seen washing hands: FDA
An FDA investigation report details multiple health violations at a facility that provided McDonald's with slivered onions for Quarter Pounders.
Life-threatening infections spread by dogs, pet owners warned
Our pet dogs may be giving us dangerous infections and spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a study has found.
How bird flu is affecting US egg shortages
With more than 133 million poultry birds affected by avian influenza across the U.S., some states are experiencing egg shortages.
Map reveals US states with the worst drinking water
Pennsylvania had the most water violations in 2023, 24,525 in total — 14,808 of which were related to monitoring and reporting.
Fact check: Is HMPV like the new COVID?
Some fear the human metapneumovirus outbreak in China could spark a pandemic, much like coronavirus.
Texas issues parasite warning—insect lays eggs in eyes and mouths
There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.
COVID-19 wastewater viral levels "very high" at Christmas, map reveals
Some 16 states had "very high" levels of the virus present in wastewater during the week of Christmas, an increase from the week before.
Map reveals where whooping cough cases soared last year
Across the U.S., the rate of whooping cough in 2024 was more than 400 percent higher than in 2023, with more than 35,000 cases.
HMPV outbreak in China "not cause for concern in US," CDC says
In light of the news of a possible human metapneumovirus outbreak in China, officials talk to Newsweek about the risk to Americans.
Bird flu outbreak: Is it still safe to eat eggs?
With 66 human cases and one death from bird flu in the current outbreak, there are several ways Americans could become sick.
Why is the US not vaccinating poultry against bird flu?
Trade concerns and logistical challenges leave the U.S. lagging behind in bird flu vaccination efforts
HMPV, bird flu and norovirus: What should US be most worried about?
Health experts told Newsweek about the threats posed by the viruses and shared the best ways to protect oneself.
COVID map update reveals US cases at Christmas
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington had the highest rates of COVID-19 over the week of Christmas.
US spends $300 million bracing for bird flu
"While the risk to humans remains low, we are always preparing for any possible scenario that could arise," HSS's Xavier Becerra said.
