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A major Georgia chicken producer has recalled over 62,000 pounds of breaded chicken shipped to restaurants nationwide due to undeclared soy allergen. Here's the case code and what you need to know.
Two confirmed measles cases in Utah and Virginia this week raise urgent questions about vaccination coverage and community protection. Health officials warn of potential exposure risks as the highly contagious disease resurfaces.
The American Heart Association reveals that nearly all Americans suffer from a silent condition called Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome that progresses without symptoms. Here's what you need to know about this hidden health crisis.
A dangerous Shigella superbug causing severe diarrhea is now resistant to all standard antibiotics, creating an emerging public health threat across the United States.
Maricopa County health officials are battling the largest measles outbreak in three decades with 15 confirmed cases, sparking urgent vaccination campaigns. The outbreak highlights critical gaps in community immunity that could affect families statewide.
Multiple measles outbreaks are spreading across Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Mexico's Jalisco state, with infected individuals visiting everyday locations like grocery stores and restaurants. Health officials are issuing urgent warnings as the highly contagious disease makes a concerning comeback in 2026.
As measles cases emerge in multiple states, a new interactive tool lets Americans check their neighborhood's vaccination coverage and outbreak risk by ZIP code. Health officials warn more cases are expected.
As measles cases hit 876 in South Carolina and spread to multiple states and detention facilities, vaccination rates are surging in response. Communities are mobilizing to combat the outbreak with unprecedented immunization campaigns.
A wave of respiratory viruses is hitting the San Francisco Bay Area hard this winter, leaving residents dealing with multiple illnesses circulating simultaneously. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
A little-known respiratory virus with no vaccine or treatment is quietly spreading across the country, reaching high levels in wastewater surveillance as traditional flu season winds down. Health experts say most Americans haven't heard of this illness that mimics cold and flu symptoms.
A new study reveals that synthetic and human hair extensions contain the same harmful chemicals found in pipes, pesticides, and floor tiles. Researchers published findings that could impact millions of consumers.
A Chelan County resident contracted Sin Nombre hantavirus from mice in their own home, prompting the CDC to tighten monitoring guidelines for high-risk contacts. Here's what every homeowner needs to know about protecting their family from this deadly virus.
A fit 37-year-old Hyderabad man who ran 5km daily and lived clean still required two heart stents, shattering the myth that exercise alone prevents heart disease.
A physician warns that five medications commonly found in medicine cabinets should be discarded immediately. Spring cleaning just got more important for your health.
New medical warning reveals that even moderate daily alcohol consumption can incrementally increase oral cancer risk, with early warning signs most people completely miss.
Acanthamoeba keratitis, a devastating parasitic infection, primarily affects contact lens users and can lead to permanent blindness. Health experts reveal critical prevention strategies and warning signs everyone should know.