For allergy sufferers, weeks of yellow dust bring sinus pressure, itchy eyes and scratchy throats. A physician shares tips for relief.

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has recently become a headline virus, particularly as cases have drawn attention in parts of the U.S. West Coast. For many people, the name sounds alarming because it is ...

SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality in the US, particularly among infants and older adults, underscoring the importance of vaccination, ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak. The Seychelles, a group of islands in the ...

Washington, DC, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds Congress for protecting $33.5 million in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Washington, DC, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds Congress for protecting $33.5 million in funding for the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Following a recent webinar hosted by the Association of Health Care Journalists, three former top-level CDC officials who resigned in the wake of director Susan Monarez’s dismissal shared their ...

Washington — The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced updated recommendations for childhood vaccines with some significant changes. The new guidelines recommend fewer shots ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Monday a major overhaul of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of routine immunizations recommended for children.