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COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Cases of COVID-19 are now likely growing in 25 states, according to estimates published by the Centers for Disease Control ...
CDC finds nearly 1 in 3 U.S. youth have prediabetes, but experts question data
A new federal estimate shows a rise in prediabetes among American adolescents, a finding that is spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children.
Sliding vaccine rates hang over vote on CDC director nominee as US measles cases hit dangerous milestone
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday tallied the highest number of US measles cases since the disease was declared eliminated a quarter-century ago, just as a key Senate ...
Northeast sees worst summer surge in tick bites in years, CDC says
This summer's May and June spikes in tick bites are the largest for at least five years in the Northeast, according to data ...
Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be CDC director
She holds a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin, and a postdoctoral researcher at ...
Senate committee advances Trump's pick for CDC director ahead of confirmation vote
The Senate HELP Committee voted on Wednesday to advance Susan Monarez's nomination as director of the Centers for Disease ...
Senate panel advances nominee for CDC
The Senate HELP Committee narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and ...
The Latest: Trump hosts African leaders as aid cuts threaten millions of deaths
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders at a “multilateral lunch” as their region reels from the ...