3 evacuated off cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cluster, WHO says
(LONDON and BELGRADE, Serbia) -- Three people have been evacuated off of the MV Hondius, a cruise ship with... Read More.
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‘Some human-to-human transmission’ possible in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship: WHO official
(NEW YORK) -- An epidemiologist at the World Health Organization (WHO) said that there may be some person-to-person spread... Read More.
Deadly hantavirus outbreak suspected aboard a cruise ship
(NEW YORK) -- A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading... Read More.
FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease
(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of... Read More.
After nearly 1,000 cases, here’s how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak
(NEW YORK) -- A few months ago, a measles outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the northern region of South... Read More.
CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
(NEW YORK) -- With a busy travel season approaching, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that... Read More.
As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise: Study
(NEW YORK) -- As heart, kidney and metabolic problems progress to more advanced stages, a person's risk of developing... Read More.
FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications
(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Friday It's issuing national priority vouchers to three... Read More.
Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less... Read More.
More Americans breathing unhealthy air, new American Lung Association report finds
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly half of Americans -- 152.3 million people -- now live in places with unhealthy levels... Read More.
Weekly ER visits for tick bites reach highest level in nearly a decade. Will this season be worse?
(NEW YORK) -- Weekly visits to emergency rooms for tick bites are at the highest level since at least... Read More.
Trump admin touts new dietary guidelines, but will your child have healthier school lunches next fall?
(NEW YORK) -- As President Donald Trump's administration touts its new federal dietary guidelines, experts and officials suggest there's... Read More.