Health March 27 Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased' Experts warn that Candida auris, a fungus that can be life-threatening to sick individuals, is spreading at a rapid rate in U.S. hospitals and health facilities.
Health March 22 Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.
Health March 19 New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.
Health March 14 Fly safely amid measles outbreak with these important travel tips As measles cases spread in the U.S., 91±¬ÁÏ Digital spoke with WebMD chief medical officer Dr. John Whyte, who shared tips on how to stay safe from infection while traveling.
Health March 11 Measles cases continue to rise in Texas — see the latest numbers Texas has released its latest numbers of reported measles cases amid the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region. Twenty-nine of the patients have been hospitalized.
Health March 11 Measles more likely to be severe among malnourished, RFK says RFK Jr. emphasized the link between nutrition and measles severity in an interview with 91±¬ÁÏ' Dr. Marc Siegel. Here's what to know about why malnourished children are at higher risk.
Health March 10 Maryland confirms first measles case in traveler at major DC airport The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. Here's what you should know.
Health March 9 Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport Virginia health officials said they are aware of a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed other travelers at Dulles International Airport on March 5 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Health March 6 Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.
Health March 4 RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccines for community immunity while supporting personal choice Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, 91±¬ÁÏ' senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel sat down with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an exclusive interview to discuss contagion concerns.
VIDEO March 4 RFK Jr.: CDC seeing 'very good' results with measles treatments in Texas 91±¬ÁÏ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss his interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the measles outbreak across the country.