Keywords: Centers for disease control and prevention
Lung cancer screening rates in the United States remain alarmingly low, with only 18.7% of eligible adults undergoing recommended low-dose CT scans, according to a 2024 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). These screenings, designed for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories,......
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting China, as an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus rapidly spreads in Guangdong province. The warning follows a surge in infections, with over 7,000 confirmed cases reported in the......
The fertility rate in the United States has reached its lowest point on record, continuing a two-decade decline, according to new data from federal health officials released Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fertility rate dropped by 1% between 2023 and......
US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr has significantly restructured the nation's top vaccine advisory committee by replacing all 17 existing members with eight newly appointed individuals, several of whom are known critics of vaccines. This move marks a major shift in how vaccine policies are guided......
Feb 20 (Reuters) – Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been advised to refrain from using terms like "woman," "disabled," and "elderly" in external communications, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. These words......
In recent developments, a new strain of avian influenza has been detected in the United States, specifically in Nevada, where a worker at a dairy farm has contracted the virus. This marks an alarming escalation in the spread of avian influenza, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)......
The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently declared a state of emergency in response to growing concerns over bird flu outbreaks, especially in the southern part of the state. This emergency declaration was triggered after more dairy cows tested positive for the virus, highlighting the need for immediate......
Mpox cases in Africa have surpassed 62,000 since the start of 2024, with more than 13,500 confirmed infections and 1,200 related deaths, according to a recent report from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The latest data highlights the gravity of the outbreak, as it......
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