Flu season is here, say health officials
Flu season is hitting some states harder than others right now, but it's not too late to get your flu shot
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mumps cases at a 10-year high, colleges hard hit
Health officials are asking some colleges to tell students to get a third mumps vaccine for extra protection
U.S. falling short in 3 "winnable" health battles
Despite progress in certain areas, the CDC says the nation is failing to meet these important health goals
If you haven't gotten your flu shot, get it now
Flu shots urged by health officials who remind that influenza sends more than 200,000 to the hospital, kills people every year
New study on salt may cause parents to shake up kids' diets
Nearly all American kids eat far too much salt, according to a federal study -- which says they’re at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease
Heart surgery devices may pose infection risk to thousands
The CDC is warning patients, doctors and hospitals of potentially deadly bacterial infections
A lot more kids killed in gun accidents than gov't says, study finds
Research by AP, USA TODAY finds federal statistics off by as much as a third; 1 child dying every other day in an accidental shooting
Leukemia no longer the leading childhood cancer killer: CDC
It falls to second on list of deadliest childhood cancers due to improved treatment and lack of progress against another lethal type
Miami Beach wary of spraying Zika chemical that can "kill anything"
CDC says claims Naled is safe to use, but residents are opposed to the spraying of the insecticide that was banned from the European Union and protested in Puerto Rico
Zika, and Zika anxiety, spreads to Miami Beach
New zone poses unique challenges with aerial spraying ineffective due to high-rise buildings, strong ocean gusts
CDC director: I'm "deeply concerned" about stopping Zika transmission
Dr. Tom Frieden of the CDC says he is worried about having enough resources to stop further spread of the Zika virus
Texan who picked up Zika in Miami is first for U.S.
The phrase "travel-related Zika" now carries new meaning, says CBS News' Dr. LaPook
Inside the "air war" in Florida against Zika
Spraying has begun in the Miami neighborhood where, officials say, at least 15 people have already contracted the virus
Zika warning in Florida
Wynwood, Florida, is the epicenter for the Zika virus in the continental U.S. State county health officials along with an emergency response team from the Centers for Disease Control are there, but are having trouble combating the aedes aegypti mosquito. David Begnaud reports.
Zika can spread by any type of sex
The CDC warns about a whole range of sexual activities that could put people at risk
Pfizer highlights risks of opioid painkillers
As concerns mount about addiction, pharma giant says it wants to help address public health concern
CDC: Brain-eating amoeba found at whitewater center after teen's death
Systems at U.S. National Whitewater Center inadequate to kill a rare, brain-attacking organism blamed for killing Ohio teenager, CDC says
"Ouchless" flu spray fails, panel urges shot instead
FluMist was supposed to be better for kids, but the last few flu seasons proved this painless option was just the opposite
The true cost of Zika in the U.S. could be staggering
The amounts Congress is debating about spending on prevention pale against the virus' potential long-term health care costs
CDC documents raise concerns about lab safety
Newly released documents read "like a screenplay for a disaster movie," detailing the malfunction of a decontamination chamber at biosafety lab
Zika's threat to tourism adds to Puerto Rico's woes
One of the few economic bright spots for the financially struggling island is also now on the ropes as tourists shy away
Just how dangerous is meat and poultry packing?
While some statistics show a decline in worker injuries, it may not necessarily mean those jobs are getting safer
U.S. smoking rate does something it hasn't in years
Some 50 years ago, roughly 42 percent of U.S. adults smoked, but picture is radically different today
Alarming number of public pools cited for health violations
As Americans gear up for summer, the CDC warns swimming pools may harbor serious health hazards
Zika is here -- Will Congress act?
The Obama administration submitted a $1.9 billion request to Congress in February
Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."