Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year
The US Senate voted 51-44 on Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Category: Health
Large cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce now includes cases in 15 states
A large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has been tied to lettuce sold at restaurants such as Taco Bell and some grocery stores now accounts…
Debunking false health claims made by RFK Jr. in a CNN interview
CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell fact checks claims made by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. during a CNN interview with Dana Bash.
What we’ve learned about Covid-19 since the pandemic
Here’s what we’ve learned – and how our understanding has evolved – since the earliest cases of the novel coronavirus were first reported.
First deaths reported in cyclosporiasis outbreak
Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, health officials reported Monday.
Fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DRC surges to second-largest on record
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has quickly grown into the second-largest on record, with cases taking just weeks to re…
Inside the viral world of peptides
Injectable peptides have been popping up all over the internet with promises to help people lose weight, build muscle, improve skin health and even re…
White House nominee for CDC director advances to full Senate vote
Two nominees to lead public health at the Health and Human Services Department cleared a committee vote Thursday, moving them closer to being confirme…
Here’s what to know before you upload your medical data to an AI program
Some companies have made it easier for Americans to upload medical records and wearable device data in order to get more personalized health informati…
Sen. Paul vows contempt vote after Fauci repeatedly invokes Fifth Amendment in Covid hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the US government response to the Covid-19 pandemic, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, refusing…
