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Long List of Tasks Awaits New CDC Director, Experts Say

Combatting new or re-emerging disease threats, agency reorganization could be on the agenda

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HIV Doesn't Cause AIDS and Other Conspiracies RFK Jr. Endorsed

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Benefits of HPV Vaccination; Contraindications to Newer Obesity Drugs

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Bird Flu Virus Was Found in Raw Milk. What to Know About the Risks.

The bird flu has been spreading widely since March

Nov 29, 2024
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Want to Limit Respiratory Virus Infections? Mask and Test in Hospitals

Healthcare workers masking makes a difference, study found

Nov 27, 2024
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Make America Healthy Again: An Unconventional Movement That May Be Having Its Moment

Experts raise concern that Trump will parrot untested and unproven public health ideas

Nov 26, 2024
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CDC Director Urges Focus on Health Threats as Agency Confronts Political Changes

Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, will be leaving office in January after about 18 months in the job

Nov 26, 2024
CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen speaks during an interview with The Associated Press.
Make the Diagnosis: He Has Facial Lesions--and So Do Some Teammates. What's Up?

A 17-year-old mixed martial arts athlete presented to the doctor with complaints of facial lesions that developed 4 days prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Nov 26, 2024
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Have Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Really Increased?

The answer may have more to do with how we track them, experts say

Nov 25, 2024
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Do Not Wash Your Turkey and Other Thanksgiving Tips to Keep Your Food Safe

Ways to avoid food-related danger during the holidays

Nov 25, 2024
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Dr. Oz's Dubious Claims; Bird Flu Found in Raw Milk; Whooping Cough Surges

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Nov 25, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Trump Nominates Physicians for CDC Director, Surgeon General

What to know about Dave Weldon and Janette Nesheiwat

Nov 23, 2024
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California Case Is the First Confirmed Bird Flu Infection in a U.S. Child

No evidence virus spread from child to other people

Nov 22, 2024
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Nationwide Beef Recall; 23% of U.S. Adults Underinsured; Deaths From Tainted Booze

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Nov 22, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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