Nearly a third of teen girls have seriously considered suicide, CDC survey shows
The CDC says findings from a 2021 survey underscore the urgency for families and schools to intervene in worsening mental health among teens.
Suicide rates show growing racial disparities, CDC finds
When analyzed by race and ethnicity, non-Hispanic White people were the only group that saw age-adjusted suicide rates decline in 2021.
U.S. to test vaccine against bird flu outbreak
The global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza has devastated the commercial poultry industry and wild birds in recent years.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
CDC says surge of severe strep in kids was a return to pre-pandemic levels
The agency cited preliminary data from 2022, which tracked the unseasonably early rise of invasive group A strep infections alongside other respiratory diseases.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
COVID vaccine, treatments could go to private market this summer, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
FDA advisers vote to simplify COVID vaccines, retire original "monovalent" shots
Unvaccinated Americans would be able to effectively skip to the updated "bivalent" booster doses.
Heart-related deaths rose sharply in first year of COVID pandemic, report shows
Direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic likely contributed to the larger increase in cardiovascular deaths in 2020.
U.S. investigating first cases of new drug-resistant gonorrhea strain
Massachusetts has identified two cases so far that were infected by the strain, which appears to have developed some resistance to ceftriaxone.
U.S. investigating first cases of new drug-resistant gonorrhea strain
Massachusetts has identified two cases so far that were infected by the strain, which appears to have developed some resistance to ceftriaxone.
Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
COVID-19 vaccines: From nasal drops to a redesign, what 2023 could have in store
Pivotal results on a variety of next generation approaches are expected soon, as a panel of FDA advisers is set to weigh the future of immunization against SARS-CoV-2.
New variant XBB.1.5 now more than a quarter of U.S. cases
XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.