Teen who died from brain-eating amoeba likely infected from community center water feature: Officials
(NEW YORK) -- The North Carolina teenager who died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri was... Read More.
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Measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania rise to 4, health officials say
(NEW YORK) -- Pennsylvania health officials confirmed two additional measles-associated deaths in the state on Tuesday, bringing the total... Read More.
How hospitals, clinics in Pennsylvania are responding to the measles outbreak
(NEW YORK) -- Prior to this year, Dr. John Goldman said he'd only seen two cases of measles throughout... Read More.
1 death, 5 cases as New York City health officials report another Legionnaires’ disease cluster
(NEW YORK) -- New York City is experiencing another cluster of Legionnaires' disease just weeks after a cluster exposure... Read More.
US health officials say cyclospora outbreak has ended as number of reported cases declines
(WASHINGTON) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that the cyclospora outbreak... Read More.
Walking briskly may lower risk of death in some adults: Study
(NEW YORK) -- Walking faster for 30 minutes per day can lower the risk of death in some adults,... Read More.
New drug shows promise in reducing COPD symptoms in smokers, clinical trials show
(NEW YORK) -- A new drug appeared to show promise in reducing rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)... Read More.
Radish sprout mix added to ongoing recall of sprouts linked to salmonella, E. coli outbreak
(NEW YORK) -- Everything Sprouts, the company linked to a salmonella and E. coli outbreak from alfalfa sprouts, has... Read More.
North Carolina teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Officials
(NEW YORK) -- A North Carolina teenager has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri that's... Read More.
FDA approves breakthrough drug to treat advanced pancreatic cancer
(WASHINGTON) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday a drug that could extend the survival of... Read More.
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania, marking state’s first deaths in 35 years
(NEW YORK) - Two people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday. Both were... Read More.
At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
(NEW YORK) -- At least 55 people have been sickened in a salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to... Read More.