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Autism Rates RFK

Why are autism rates rising? The CDC released its conclusions – and RFK Jr. immediately disputed them

Rising pregnancy-related deaths should be 'urgent public health priority,' researchers say

Maternal Deaths U.S.

Urgent CDC data and analyses on influenza and bird flu go missing as outbreaks escalate

CDC Flu Data

With cases of norovirus rising this winter, here are tips to protect yourself from getting the stomach bug

norovirus cdc outbreaks

How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.'s watch

Robert Kennedy Jr Illness

The drop in overdose deaths may be the result of more veterinary tranquilizers – and less fentanyl – in street drugs

Drug Overdose Deaths

Nearly 1 in 6 U.S. adults now has diabetes, CDC says

Diabetes Rates

Menthol cigarette ban would push people toward therapies to quit smoking, study suggests

Menthol Cigarette Study

Children's Health

A cause of walking pneumonia is surging in young children, CDC says

walking pneumonia young children

Millions of adults have ADHD — and many more suspect they do, too

undiagnosed adult adhd

As childhood vaccine exemptions rise, expect an increase in preventable diseases, CHOP expert says

Childhood Vaccine Exemptions

The FDA wants to put nutrition warnings on the fronts of food packages to reduce obesity, other health conditions

Free COVID-19 test kits to be available again this fall, U.S. health officials say

Free COVID Tests

New COVID-19 shots will be available soon, and Philly doctors say most people should get them

COVID vaccines 2024

Children's Health

'Slapped cheek' disease is on the rise. Here's how the seasonal illness spreads and is treated

Fifth Disease CDC

Stronger pain medications should be offered during IUD placements, CDC says

Children's Health

Teen mental health is improving, but there is still progress to be made, CDC report shows

teen mental health cdc

Children's Health

The U.S. infant mortality rate has risen for the first time in 20 years, CDC says

Infant Mortality Rate

Listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at delis, CDC says

To combat the spike in syphilis, the CDC now recommends using a common antibiotic as a 'morning after' drug

CDC doxy Pep syphilis

Fatal overdoses fell slightly in the U.S. last year, but fentanyl still poses a big threat

Maternal deaths are falling in the U.S., but racial disparities remain

maternal mortality rates

CDC investigates botulism-like illnesses linked to possibly fake Botox injections

Botox Illnesses CDC

As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the U.S.

Fluoride Water Bans

Social barriers prevent many women from getting regular mammograms

Mammograms Social Barriers

After a big drop in COVID-19 deaths, U.S. life expectancy rose for the first time in 2 years

Life expectancy 2022

U.S. health officials warn of rising global measles outbreaks, emphasizing the need for vaccination

Why even public health experts have limited insight into stopping gun violence in America

People with COVID-19 can stop isolating once they are fever free and feeling better, CDC says

Poison control calls about 'gas station heroin' have risen sharply in New Jersey

Gas Station Heroin

More fatal overdoses now caused by smoking drugs than injecting them, CDC says

Drug Overdoses Smoking

Syphilis cases have surged nationwide; here are the STI's symptoms and how to treat it

Syphilis Testing

COVID-19, flu activity may have hit its winter peak, hospital trends suggest

COVID-19 Flu Cases

Most people aren't exercising enough each week. Here are tips to help reach those goals

Recommended weekly exercise

Chronic fatigue syndrome affects more people than once believed, CDC finds

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Pennsylvania added to cantaloupe Salmonella outbreak as cases surge following CDC's expanded recall

Children's Health

Cancer death rate among kids and teens has declined by 24%, CDC says

Congenital syphilis cases have spiked nationwide – and Philly is no exception

New born syphilis rates

To prevent STDs, the CDC wants some people to use a common antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill'

The CDC is no longer distributing COVID-19 vaccination cards

Why the CDC has recommended new COVID-19 boosters for all

CDC warns against kissing turtles amid salmonella outbreak in Pa., 10 other states

Turtles salmonella

Suicide deaths reached an all-time high in the US in 2022, CDC reports

Suicide Deaths CDC

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Nicotine Pouches Teens

More teens are using nicotine pouches – a tobacco product touted as a smoking alternative

Stroller Running

Running with a stroller? Here's how it affects your form — and risk of injury

Pertussis Whooping Cough

Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

HPV home test

First at-home test for HPV, the most common cause of cervical cancer, gains FDA approval

Limited - The feet of a man suffering from gout

Gout is a serious and often misunderstood health condition

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