Tributes are pouring in for Dr. David Persse, a longtime Houston physician and former chief medical officer who died Monday at age 66.

BARDA’s Project BioShield purchased $37 million worth of the antibiotic to support national preparedness.

A new pathogenic orthonairovirus was identified in patients with a febrile illness in China. This virus was found in Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks in the same region.

Higher levels of Streptomyces and Mycobacterium species in dust were tied to poorer performance on lung tests.

Tiny fragments of plastic are in the air, land and water in the country, where the burning of trash is common.

On second thought, I’m not that hungry.

Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.

The drug giant restricted access to its Covid vaccine to protect its bottom line. Will history repeat itself now?

Under “binning” proposal, applications’ numerical ratings would no longer be used for final funding decisions

A simple blood test that detects chemical changes in DNA identified more than 90% of stage 2-4 lung cancers in an early study, without relying on costly DNA sequencing.

The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.

Moderna’s newly approved vaccine could allow manufacturers to respond more rapidly to changing influenza strains.

An infamous 1978 massacre offers a warning for America today.

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The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.

Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

U.S. Southern Command replaced Operation Souther Spear with a new task force targeting narcoterrorism networks.

The health and safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority. We have a robust ingredient traceability system and, upon learning of a potential Salmonella outbreak in the supply chain imp...

Do not eat recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Background:Concerns about potential associations between measles–mumps–rubella (MMR) vaccination and autism persist despite extensive prior research....

Travellers urged to follow food and water hygiene advice to reduce risk of infection

Do not eat, sell or serve recalled GreenWise Organic Frozen Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

This randomized clinical trial investigates whether high-efficiency particulate air filters in communal rooms and private bedrooms reduce respiratory infection episodes in care home residents.

Long COVID has debilitating effects but is inconsistently diagnosed because of subjective criteria, limited treatments, and variations in health care access. We analyzed electronic health records from...

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmon...

The following is a list of outbreak and adverse event investigations primarily being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams.

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea. Nearly 1,000 people have been diagnosed with cyclospora as of Wednesday, though no deaths have been ...

Stay informed with news and resources on Cyclospora, including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth (BALANCE) Model and a separate short-term demonstration (now called t...

The New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, is among the most destructive livestock pests ever encountered in the Western Hemisphere. Unlike most fly species whose larvae develop in decayi...