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What Trump's presidency could spell for the CDC: 5 notes
The CDC could face budget cuts and restructuring under Donald Trump's second presidential term, according to reports from NPR and Politico. -
First US case of mpox strain reported in California
The California Department of Public Health has confirmed the first known case of Clade I mpox in the U.S., following laboratory testing of a patient who recently traveled from East Africa. -
Three-fourths of adults are overweight or have obesity, study estimates
Nearly three-fourths of U.S. adults are overweight or have obesity, with rates projected to increase further by 2050 without significant interventions, according to a large study published Nov. 14 in The Lancet. -
Trust in scientists improves, still below pre-COVID levels
Confidence in scientists has slightly increased among Americans since 2023, but it remains lower than pre-pandemic levels, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in October. -
Premature birth rate at all-time high: Report
The U.S. has received a "D+" for preterm birth rates for the third year in a row, with no substantial change in those rates, according to a Nov. 14 March of Dimes report. -
Genomic test shows promise in diagnosing complex infections
A diagnostic test developed by researchers at the University of California San Francisco aims to help physicians identify causes of severe infections by analyzing DNA and RNA to detect a range of pathogens. -
STD epidemic appears to slow, CDC finds
In 2023, the most infectious stages of syphilis saw the first substantial decline in more than two decades as the epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases appears to be slowing, the CDC said Nov. 12. -
RSV, flu activity ticks up: 4 virus updates
Respiratory syncytial virus and influenza activity are on the rise in parts of the country, particularly among young children, according to the CDC's latest respiratory virus updates. -
CDC finds asymptomatic farm workers with bird flu, updates recommendations
The CDC identified four dairy workers with antibodies for H5N1 who did not experience any symptoms, according to a Nov. 7 CDC telebriefing. -
Pediatricians fear more outbreaks amid anti-vaccine movement
In a Nov. 3 interview with NBC News, former president Donald Trump said he will "make a decision" on whether to ban some vaccines based on Robert Kennedy Jr.'s recommendations. -
COVID vaccine removed from Idaho district county health clinics: 5 things to know
Residents in the Southwest Idaho Health District will no longer have access to COVID-19 vaccinations at District Health offices, following a contentious board vote Oct. 22, according to Boise Public Radio. -
CDC warns of spike in whooping cough cases
Whooping cough cases in mid-October were more than five times higher compared to the same time last year, the CDC warned Oct. 31. -
Dengue fever cases more than double 2023 total: 4 notes
The number of dengue fever cases is now more than double the total cases from last year, ABC News reported Oct. 31. -
1st case of bird flu in pigs reported in US: What to know
The first case of H5N1 virus in a pig in the U.S. was detected, raising concerns for scientists and public health officials, The Washington Post reported Oct. 30. -
Lassa fever: 6 notes for clinicians
On Oct. 28, Iowa's health department confirmed the death of a middle-aged resident who contracted Lassa fever, a viral disease common in West Africa but rare in the U.S. -
Health groups protest California's plan to reduce maternal deaths
Dozens of maternal health organizations and advocates are pressuring the California surgeon general to stop the rollout of a plan aimed at reducing maternal mortality, The Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 29. -
Western North Carolina facing care access crisis in wake of Helene: 5 things to know
Western North Carolina is facing a healthcare crisis as communities struggle to recover from Hurricane Helene's devastating impact, The New York Times reported Oct. 28. -
US health departments falling short on bird flu surveillance
The CDC has confirmed 34 human bird flu cases in 2024, but the total number remains elusive as health departments struggle to track the outbreak, KFF Health News reported Oct. 25. -
Bird flu concerns escalate: 7 things to know
There are 31 confirmed cases of bird flu in the country, and experts are concerned that cases may continue to rise, giving opportunities for the flu to mutate, The New York Times reported Oct. 24. -
CDC recommends 2 COVID shots a year for older adults
On Oct. 23, the CDC updated its timeline recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines.
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