US health officials scramble to contain a growing measles outbreak in Texas. The CDC has dispatched an emergency response team amid concerns over declining vaccination rates and potential wider transmission.
US health officials issue urgent warning as tropical screwworm flies, carrying flesh-eating maggots, pose a dire threat to American travellers. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
US health officials confirm the first fatal human case of a horrific flesh-eating screwworm parasite, a deadly insect not seen in the country for decades. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
A damning congressional report uncovers how Trump appointees deliberately obstructed the incoming Biden administration's access to vital pandemic response data, potentially hampering the early Covid-19 fight.
Exclusive: Hundreds of students at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been struck down by a sudden, severe gastrointestinal illness, prompting major health investigations and campus-wide alerts.
US health officials confirm a rare human case of plague in South Lake Tahoe resident. Symptoms appeared after walking dog. Health authorities investigating potential exposure sources.
The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention's Atlanta campus was plunged into lockdown following reports of an active shooter. Discover the latest on this developing security incident.
A major international health scare is underway after a traveller diagnosed with the world's most contagious disease passed through a Washington DC-area airport. UK health authorities are now on high alert, urgently tracing potential contacts and assessing
US health officials issue a stark warning as a rare bacterial infection, likened to a 'flesh-eating' disease, shows a worrying surge in the Northeast, prompting urgent investigation.
Health officials issue urgent warning as cases of the potentially lethal Valley Fever, caused by inhaling fungal spores from disturbed soil, surge across California. Experts link the rise to climate conditions and call for increased public awareness.
Exclusive internal memos reveal US health officials are on high alert, reporting a surge in violent threats and intimidation from supporters of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. targeting CDC and HHS workers.
A patient in California has been diagnosed with the bubonic plague, the medieval disease that caused the Black Death, after being bitten by an infected flea while on vacation. Health officials are on high alert.
Health officials confirm a case of a rare mosquito-borne disease in Essex, the first locally acquired infection in three decades, sparking a nationwide health warning.
Exclusive: The father of the gunman in the Atlanta CDC shooting reveals his belief that the Covid-19 vaccine triggered a catastrophic mental health crisis, leading to the 2025 attack.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidance, aligning with the CDC, stating that healthy children may no longer need routine COVID-19 vaccinations.
A widely sold wellness supplement has been urgently recalled after tests revealed it may contain an undeclared sleep-inducing drug, posing serious health risks.
A highly contagious and often fatal rabbit virus is sweeping across the UK, prompting urgent warnings from vets. Here's what pet owners need to know.
UK health officials issue urgent warning after three Britons test positive for the rare Oropouche virus, also known as 'sloth fever'. Learn the symptoms and risks.
China has issued a travel alert for the US following a surge in Chikungunya virus cases. Health officials warn travellers to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Britain's yellow heat-health alert has been extended as scorching temperatures continue to grip the country. Experts warn of health risks and urge public caution.
Health officials report a sharp rise in British travellers contracting the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus, known to cause severe joint pain and potential organ damage. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Experts warn of potential disease outbreaks as the invasive Asian tiger mosquito, known for carrying dengue and Zika, is discovered in southern England. Authorities urge vigilance.
British holidaymakers face a new health threat as the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus spreads in Italy. Experts warn of severe symptoms and long-term effects.
A tragic shooting at a US health agency highlights the dangerous consequences of anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.
A new CDC study shows three in five American adults contracted COVID-19 during the Omicron surge, with higher rates among younger demographics.
Health officials issue urgent warnings as measles cases linked to Bali trips emerge in Adelaide, urging vigilance and vaccination checks.
The UK faces a severe heatwave with health alerts activated, particularly affecting the elderly and vulnerable. Authorities urge caution as temperatures climb.
A widely used hair growth product containing minoxidil has been urgently recalled due to potential safety risks. Authorities warn consumers to stop using the treatment immediately.
London faces heightened pollution levels amid an ongoing heatwave, triggering health alerts and urging vulnerable residents to take precautions.