Historic heat wave: One in five Americans now face warnings, advisories
As record-breaking temperatures sweep the nation, particularly in the West, nearly 20 percent of Americans are under a heat advisory.
Map shows Florida dengue cases after health warning
A mosquito alert has been issued after two new locally acquired cases were reported in Monroe County.
Bird flu map reveals all human cases across US
Four people's infections linked to an outbreak in dairy cows.
Cucumber recall update as salmonella outbreak linked to untreated water
"Salmonella found in the water used by Bedner Growers is a match to a strain of Salmonella Braenderup that is causing some of the illnesses," the FDA said.
Dengue warning issued by CDC amid soaring cases
Case numbers have reach more than nine million in the Americas.
Bird Flu outbreak: Why experts say egg prices could skyrocket
Egg prices had declined following a spike in 2022, but are climbing as bird flu hits chicken flocks in Iowa and Minnesota.
What is STSS? "Flesh-eating" bacteria's disease cases surge in Japan
Even with treatment, STSS can be deadly, with as many as 30 percent of patients dying after contracting the infection.
Raw milk becomes Republicans' newest battle
Turning Point USA now sells a shirt with a cow on it, with the words "got raw milk?" printed beneath the image.
Drinking water contamination closes government building
Legionnaires' disease is a type of severe pneumonia that can prove fatal for approximately 10 percent of people infected.
Cucumber recall update as FDA reveals hospitalizations, map
There have been 196 reported salmonella infections across 28 states and the District of Columbia, with 68 hospitalizations.
New COVID variant: What to know about KP.3
The strain has become the most dominant in the U.S., representing 25 percent of cases.
People in 4 states told to change drinking water habits
NWS meteorologist Gabriel Lojero told Newsweek that he expects there to be a brief break in the heat before the weekend.
Flavored vape bans led to increase in teen smoking: study
Banning flavored vape products appears to correlate with a small but notable increase in the use of tobacco products among 18 to 20 year olds.
CDC issues update on H5N2 bird flu strain that killed Mexico man
"The human infection reported by Mexico is a different variant of the avian influenza virus circulating in the United States," the CDC said.
Whooping cough map reveals why FDA is concerned
There have been 4,876 cases of whooping cough reported up to week 21 of 2024, marking a drastic increase from the 1,755 cases reported in 2023.
Bird flu outbreak hits California
Authorities said two chickens at a live animal market in San Francisco tested positive for the H5N1 virus in May.
Potato recall update as FDA sets risk level
Potato bakes sold in six U.S. states have been recalled over potential Listeria contamination.
Avian flu update: outbreak maps as third human case reported
The flu, linked to an outbreak in diary cows, has now been detected in two humans in Michigan and one in Texas.
New bird flu symptoms emerge in infected human
A third human case of bird flu has been detected in the U.S. and the patient had new symptoms.
Map shows states with human bird flu cases
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said that a human bird flu case had been discovered in a new state on Wednesday.
Bird flu update as CDC issues new recommendations
The CDC is encouraging local and state health officials to use "enhanced levels" of monitoring for flu cases to track possible bird flu inflections.
Scientists sound alarm over drinking tap water when pregnant
Researchers say their results are "very concerning" given that the majority of U.S. communities have fluoridated water.
Pasta salad recall as warning issued to customers
The product was sold at supermarkets in 15 states before it was realized a key allergen was not disclosed on its label.
How COVID vaccines stand up to new FLiRT variants
Experts have warned of a "summer wave" of COVID infections. Should we be concerned?
Drowning deaths in US suddenly spike
The increase was particularly notable among young children, for whom drowning is already the leading cause of death.
NOAA reveals how pollen can change the weather
Pollen grains sometimes scatter the sunlight, which can form clouds, affect the temperature and even the amount of rain.
FLiRT COVID variants: What are the symptoms?
The new variants' rapid spread has led to a warning about a potential "summer wave" of infections.
Cheese recall as dire salmonella warning issued
The recall involves three different cheese spreads from Schnucks.
Tuberculosis outbreak: Why this city has declared a public health emergency
An outbreak of the disease has prompted a public health emergency in Long Beach, Calif., with officials concerned over the potential exposure of 170 people.
Nut recall as warning issued to customers
Five states are facing recalls of some nut products over concerns about potential listeria contamination.