December 14, 2024 Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.
December 14, 2024 McConnell warns RFK Jr. to steer clear of the polio vaccine Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a polio survivor, warned any incoming members of the Trump administration not to undermine confidence in the polio vaccine.
December 13, 2024 Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50 HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.
December 12, 2024 Flu vaccination rates ‘concerningly’ low among US kids, health officials warn Only around one-third of children have been vaccinated against the flu, according to the latest data from the CDC. Infectious disease experts express their concerns about the decline.
December 12, 2024 FDA under scrutiny as stances on ultra-processed foods ignite controversy 91±¬ÁÏ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel and 91±¬ÁÏ correspondent Alexandria Hoff discuss the FDA and the health risks of ultra-processed foods on ‘America Reports.’
December 10, 2024 Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."
December 8, 2024 Milk supply under scrutiny as bird flu cases rise 91±¬ÁÏ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel breaks down the recent USDA orders for milk testing amid a bird flu outbreak on ‘91±¬ÁÏ Live.’
December 6, 2024 ‘Disease X’ has killed dozens in the Congo — here’s what to know about the mystery illness An outbreak of a mysterious illness dubbed “Disease X" has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), health officials say. Up to 143 people have died from the infectious disease.
December 5, 2024 Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory An outbreak of Marburg virus — also known as “bleeding eye virus" — continues to grow in Rwanda, sparking concerns about a potential spread outside the country.
December 5, 2024 Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants to return after 20-year absence Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants are slated to make a comeback more than two decades after closing amid a hepatitis A outbreak. The son of its original founder will reopen the restaurant chain in 2025.