-
Best, worst case COVID-19 projections for virus season
COVID-19 hospitalizations increased by 12.1 percent week over week per the most recent CDC data, which was last updated July 31. -
EG.5 makes up 11% of US cases: 7 notes on the new subvariant
Health officials have recently started tracking EG.5, an omicron relative that accounts for an estimated 11.4 percent of U.S. COVID-19 cases. -
5 states with the highest long COVID prevalence
Almost 6 percent of U.S. adults — about to 20.1 million people — are experiencing long COVID, according to the CDC's most recent data. -
For nearly 6 million women, US is a 'dangerous' place to deliver: Report
Access to maternity care in the U.S. is dwindling for millions of women, according to a newly released March of Dimes report. -
What health experts believe may help boost vaccine uptake this fall
Health experts anticipate confusion over risk levels, COVID-19 fatigue and a number of other factors to hinder uptake of new vaccines this fall. Something that could help? Health officials and providers sharing the message that COVID-19 shots, like the flu shot, are likely to become routine, CNBC reported July 31. -
Leprosy may be endemic in Southeast, CDC says
Cases of leprosy are increasing in Central Florida, fueling a growing body of evidence that the condition has become endemic in the Southeastern U.S., according to the CDC. -
Death toll rises to 9 Americans in meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics
The death toll has risen to nine Americans in an ongoing fungal meningitis outbreak linked to clinics in Mexico that more than 208 U.S. citizens traveled to for cosmetic procedures. -
Why brain eating amoeba infections are becoming more common
Emerging from one of the hottest months on record, concerns are mounting from experts over how rising temperatures could also mean a rise of instances of fungal and brain eating amoeba infections. -
Summer COVID-19 bump spurs 'tripledemic' concerns
The U.S. is seeing early signs of a COVID-19 bump, and while many experts don't believe it will materialize into a significant surge, there is concern as to whether there will be enough vaccine uptake to stave off a simultaneous surge of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus over the fall and winter months. -
Why medical professionals disagree on when the next pandemic will be
Thirty-eight percent of medical professionals told Becker's they believe the next pandemic may be less than five years away, according to the results of a June LinkedIn poll. Thirty-six percent said it could be more than 10 years away. -
Georgia resident dies from brain eating amoeba
A brain eating amoeba infection has killed one Georgia resident, the state's Department of Public Health confirmed July 28. -
A growing syndrome 42% of physicians are unaware of
Up to 450,000 people in the U.S. may have alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy linked to tick bites many physicians have never heard of, according to new findings from the CDC. -
COVID-19 'not done with us yet': Dr. Michael Osterholm
COVID-19 hospitalizations are ticking up nationwide, spurring questions about potential public health challenges the U.S. may face this fall. Infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, PhD, told the Star Tribune that he does not anticipate a substantial pandemic surge but is still remaining vigilant. -
US sees largest COVID-19 hospitalization bump since December
COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 10.3 percent for the week ending July 15, marking the largest weekly increase the U.S. has seen since December. -
Inside a Florida hospital's malaria outbreak response
Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital has treated five patients with malaria amid the nation's first locally transmitted outbreak in two decades, NPR reported July 26. -
Michigan podiatrist details concerns over Barbie TikTok challenge
The rise of a new Barbie themed TikTok challenge has some podiatrists concerned, NBC affiliate WDIV reported July 24. -
Long COVID-19 prevalence in the US: What the latest data shows
The percentage of U.S. adults dealing with lingering effects of a bout with COVID-19 has not significantly declined over the last few months, according to the latest CDC data. -
Depression tied to 2-times greater risk for dementia: Study
A new study suggests a depression diagnosis could double the risk of dementia later in life. -
CDC starts tracking new variant: 6 COVID-19 updates
COVID-19-related hospitalizations nationwide are up this week by 10.3 percent, while the death rate continues to decline — down by 0.9 percent, according to CDC data. -
Hospital visits from tick bites jump 30%: CDC
Emergency department visits for tick bites have risen by 30 percent in the last year, the CDC reported.
Page 20 of 50