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CDC issues nationwide alert over rabies exposure

September 13, 2026

CDC issues nationwide alert over rabies exposure

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the CDC’s nationwide alert over rabies exposure and Billy Joel saying he underwent brain surgery following his 2025 hydrocephalus diagnosis on ‘Fox Report.’

Democrats ‘obliterated’ the First Amendment right to assembly: RFK Jr

September 10, 2026

Democrats ‘obliterated’ the First Amendment right to assembly: RFK Jr

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes the Democratic Party for allegedly censoring healthcare workers and scientists over COVID-19 at the GOP midterm convention.

Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare

September 10, 2026

Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare

All public hot tubs and balcony whirlpools on Norwegian Prima remain closed as water testing continues after three Legionnaires' disease cases.

Dangerous mosquito-borne virus spreads in one state as officials warn of rising cases

September 7, 2026

Dangerous mosquito-borne virus spreads in one state as officials warn of rising cases

Florida dengue fever cases hit 41 statewide as mosquito-control crews ramp up aerial spraying and inspections across Tampa Bay's hardest-hit counties.

Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses

September 4, 2026

Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses

The Asian longhorned tick nairovirus caused flu-like illness and thrombocytopenia in over 10% of tick-bitten patients studied in a China lab.

Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread

September 3, 2026

Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread

Chicago's first West Nile virus death of 2026 follows the city's rainiest summer in years, as CDPH sprays insecticide across 15 community areas.

Measles deaths may have been 'fabricated,' RFK Jr claims after coroner raises questions

August 28, 2026

Measles deaths may have been 'fabricated,' RFK Jr claims after coroner raises questions

RFK Jr. alleged Pennsylvania's two measles-associated deaths may have been "fabricated" as a dispute with Gov. Josh Shapiro over the outbreak intensifies.

Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

August 28, 2026

Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults

A Brown University study found Shingrix reduced dementia risk by 24% over four years, building on prior research linking the shingles vaccine to brain health.

Biotech scientist says virus near China-linked lab appeared engineered to target Europeans

August 26, 2026

Biotech scientist says virus near China-linked lab appeared engineered to target Europeans

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Vahan Simonyan said AI has enabled the engineering of highly targeted viruses, citing a suspicious sample found near a China-linked laboratory in Indonesia.

Newly released texts confirm Anthony Fauci and other 'experts' always knew mask mandates wouldn't work

August 25, 2026

Newly released texts confirm Anthony Fauci and other 'experts' always knew mask mandates wouldn't work

Michael Osterholm texted Anthony Fauci and Rochelle Walensky that cloth face masks offered very limited protection against COVID transmission.