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Health April 8

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

Health April 7

Hantavirus, cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death, kills three in California

Hantavirus, the disease that caused the death of Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman’s wife, has claimed the lives of three people in California. Experts weigh in on the deadly virus.

VIDEO April 7

RFK Jr. visits Texas after second child measles death

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoting the MMR vaccine and visiting Utah after the state announced a ban on fluoride in water.

VIDEO April 2

COVID Five Years Later: Impact on the Workplace

Five years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the American workplaces looks a lot different, driven by remote work that could be here to stay.

Health March 27

Dangerous fungus spreading in US hospitals has ‘rapidly increased'

Experts warn that Candida auris, a fungus that can be life-threatening to sick individuals, is spreading at a rapid rate in U.S. hospitals and health facilities.

Health March 22

Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine

After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.

Health March 19

New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years

The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.

Health March 14

Fly safely amid measles outbreak with these important travel tips

As measles cases spread in the U.S., Fox News Digital spoke with WebMD chief medical officer Dr. John Whyte, who shared tips on how to stay safe from infection while traveling.

Health March 11

Measles cases continue to rise in Texas — see the latest numbers

Texas has released its latest numbers of reported measles cases amid the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region. Twenty-nine of the patients have been hospitalized.

Health March 11

Measles more likely to be severe among malnourished, RFK says

RFK Jr. emphasized the link between nutrition and measles severity in an interview with Fox News' Dr. Marc Siegel. Here's what to know about why malnourished children are at higher risk.

Health March 10

Maryland confirms first measles case in traveler at major DC airport

The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. Here's what you should know.