CDC to investigate swine flu virus behind woman's death in Brazil
The patient, a 42-year-old woman living in the Brazilian state of Paraná, never had direct contact with pigs.
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
U.S., Mexico seek international emergency over deadly fungal outbreak
Officials fear a repeat of a deadly outbreak from Mexico that killed nearly half of meningitis patients.
COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
Pfizer's Paxlovid still free, for now, after FDA grants full approval
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pills, could go to the private market by late summer.
More mpox cases reported as authorities brace for summer resurgence
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
HIV infections continued downward trend, CDC reports
The decline in new HIV cases was driven by a slowdown in infections among young gay and bisexual men.
Contaminated eye drops outbreak climbs to 81 cases, 4 deaths
FDA testing has now found contamination in unopened bottles of EzriCare eye drops and Delsam Pharma's eye ointment.
First RSV vaccine to protect infants wins backing of FDA panel
Pfizer expects FDA's final decision on approval by August.
At least a dozen new mpox cases under investigation in Chicago area
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
Mpox outbreak "not over," warns CDC
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
FDA approves drug to treat hot flashes resulting from menopause
The daily pill is the first of its kind approved to treat hot flashes.
First epinephrine nasal spray clears key FDA hurdle
The product could be the first nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
Youth mental health crisis may be improving, early ER data suggests
The CDC reports emergency room visits slowed for suicide attempts and overdoses by adolescents.