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August 6, 2025

CDC issues travel warning amid Chikungunya outbreak in China

Fox News State Department correspondent Gillian Turner reports on the outbreak of Chikungunya in China, the response from the Chinese as well as the U.S. on 'Special Report.'

August 6, 2025

Mosquito-borne virus spreading through China causes high fever, joint pain

China is battling a widespread chikungunya outbreak using drones, insecticides and quarantine measures, as a mosquito-borne virus has infected over 7,000 people in Guangdong.

August 4, 2025

Highly contagious disease surges in some US states amid report of possible fatal case

Public health departments report increasing hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks as the contagious virus spreads through daycare and school settings.

July 8, 2025

CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence

The CDC ends its emergency response to H5N1 bird flu after recording 70 human cases and one death nationally, even as experts note seasonal patterns may increase fall cases.

June 27, 2025

Butcher shops close as E. coli outbreak kills 12-year-old girl, hospitalizes 21 children

A deadly E. coli outbreak in northern France has left a 12-year-old girl dead and 21 children hospitalized, with nine patients developing hemolytic uremic syndrome.

June 24, 2025

Hepatitis A outbreak infects thousands of travelers at popular destinations

Hepatitis A outbreak in popular European destinations has sickened thousands, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals and those with limited healthcare access.

June 5, 2025

New study reveals leprosy existed in the Americas before European explorers arrived

The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.

May 29, 2025

Measles cases continue to climb ahead of summer travel: Get the latest numbers

Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.

May 27, 2025

American honeymoon hotspot hit by highly contagious illness, health officials warn

Pertussis (whooping cough) is on the rise in Hawaii as the state's vaccination rates dip below national averages. Experts stress the importance of vaccinating against the. infectious disease.

May 27, 2025

Deli meat, cucumbers top list of 'really risky foods' you might have in the fridge

A 41% rise in food recalls in 2024 highlights the risk of salmonella, E. coli and listeria in common foods such as deli meats, cucumbers, raw milk and eggs, says Consumer Reports.