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CDC Health officials report a sharp increase in leprosy cases in Central Florida, also known as Hansen's disease.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated in a news release on Monday that 81% of cases recorded in the…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending a change to how dogs are brought into the US for the first time in almost 70 years. The proposed modifications provide a new set of standards for those wishing to import…

According to new CDC data, 2022 overtook 2021 as the deadliest year on record for drug overdose deaths in the United States with more than 100,000 fatalities. The CDC estimated 109,680 individuals died from drug overdoses in 2022,…

The dengue virus, which is spread by infected mosquitoes, affects one in four people and causes symptoms that range from a low fever to shock or even death. American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and the US are all US territories where dengue is a…

The CDC's new study confirms JYNNEOS' two-dose vaccine is highly effective against Mpox during a potential summer outbreak. The study revealed that a single dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine had a 75% effectiveness rate, while a two-dose…

The CDC cautioned Americans about a potential rise in Mpox cases, formerly known as Monkeypox, during the spring and summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expressed concerns in a memorandum on Monday regarding the…

The CDC has reported the first cases of antifungal-resistant ringworm in the United States, which were discovered in New York City. Over the past decade, a strain of ringworm that is resistant to treatment has emerged in South Asia.…

Research reveals that melatonin-containing sleep-aid gummies may contain much more hormones than advertised. One brand examined had more than 300% of the melatonin advertised per serving, while the majority of brands were found to be…