Infectious Disease

Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way

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Flu season could linger into spring as doctors warn of second wave on the way

The 2025-26 flu season could continue into spring with unusual persistence and high severity. A new H3N2 variant is causing serious illness in children, a doctor says.

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

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Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, like COVID-19 and pneumonia, for several months.

Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

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Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump led to the reinstatement of 56 Coast Guard members removed under former President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

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Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

Ancient bacteria trapped in Romanian cave ice for 5,000 years shows immunity to 10 modern antibiotics, revealing resistance existed before medicine.

Trump's NIH director isn't the only official wearing multiple hats during the president's second term

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Trump's NIH director isn't the only official wearing multiple hats during the president's second term

President Donald Trump has tasked several Cabinet members and other officials with multiple roles in his second administration, most notably Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

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Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

Bird flu suspected in mass goose deaths across seven New Jersey counties. Health experts warn residents to avoid contact with dead birds and to report findings.

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

Travel February 17

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.

Health concerns after massive raw sewage spill into Potomac River

VIDEO February 17

Health concerns after massive raw sewage spill into Potomac River

President Donald Trump comments on the Potomac River sewage leak, and Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel details public health risks on ‘America Reports.’

Jury sides with Mayo Clinic in lawsuit from prominent doctor over COVID-era speech

Culture Trends February 17

Jury sides with Mayo Clinic in lawsuit from prominent doctor over COVID-era speech

A jury rejected an anesthesiologist's retaliation lawsuit against the Mayo Clinic over alleged COVID-19 criticism restrictions during pandemic response efforts.

State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution

Health February 17

State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution

The fungal skin infection TMVII is spreading in Minnesota through direct contact. Health experts advise medical care for round, red rashes that can be painful or itchy.