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Erika Edwards
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A deadly bacterial disease is making a comeback as vaccine rates fall
Hib, a deadly bacterial infection that causes meningitis, is making a comeback, doctors warn. They say the rise in cases is changing the way they…
Trump is expected to name a new CDC head. ‘We don’t need a TV personality,’ one expert said.
As the Trump administration prepares to nominate a new director of the CDC, insiders say they worry the nominee will only further undermine trust in…
If states ban fluoride, more kids will get cavities and Medicaid costs could soar, study finds
If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within…
If states ban fluoride, more kids will get cavities and Medicaid costs could soar, study finds
If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within…
Rectal cancer rates are rising in U.S., driving an increase in illness in younger adults
A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday…
Measles is costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can’t be counted.
In 2026, there have been over 1,000 cases of measles. If vaccination rates keep dropping, the costs of medical care, public health efforts and lost…
CDC’s second-in-command abruptly steps down
The CDC's second-in-command, Dr. Ralph Abraham, abruptly stepped down Monday. It's the latest in a string of resignations at the top of the agency.
U.S. closes in on 1,000 measles cases in first two months of 2026
The U.S. has officially logged 982 measles cases in 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.