Infectious Disease - Page 21

August 11

Father of CDC gunman indicates possible motivation behind shooting

Patrick Joseph White had been fixated on the COVID-19 vaccine before the deadly shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, his father said.

August 9

Neurologists reveal the top 3 foods to avoid to protect your brain and nervous system

Neurologists identify common foods that can contain dangerous neurotoxins and tapeworms that could harm brain health — and provide tips on what to watch for.

August 9

Shooter named in CDC headquarters attack that left Georgia police officer dead

The man suspected of gunning down a police officer near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday has been named as 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White.

August 9

Dr. Marc Siegel explains why chikungunya virus will not lead to global pandemic

Senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in after the U.S. issued a travel warning in response to the chikungunya virus outbreak in China. 

August 8

Federal agencies directed to delete employee COVID vaccination records and exemption requests

The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to permanently delete all COVID-19 vaccination records from employee files through a new OPM directive.

August 8

More cases of deadly ‘flesh-eating’ bacterial infection in popular vacation destination

Vibrio vulnificus bacteria causes eight fatalities in Florida, as state health officials confirm 16 cases of the flesh-eating infection statewide.

August 8

CDC warns of new virus outbreak in China

 Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the outbreak of the chikungunya virus in China on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

August 7

Could chikungunya virus spread to US? Here's what Americans should know

Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus has caused an outbreak in China, but public health experts say the risk for spread and infection in U.S. remains low.

August 7

Dangerous tick-borne virus causes brain damage in vulnerable young patient

A Boston baby is hospitalized with seizures and brain damage after a tick bite on Martha's Vineyard may have led to Powassan virus, which transmits faster than Lyme disease.

August 7

Republican senator claims RFK Jr. mRNA vaccine decision undermines Trump agenda

Sen. Bill Cassidy spoke out against HHS winding down mRNA vaccine development activity, asserting the move undermines the president's agenda