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CDC chief urges focus on health threats as agency confronts political changes
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night said he picked Dave Weldon, a former Congressman from Florida, to be the agency’s next chief.
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Dave Weldon, Trump's CDC pick, could bolster an RFK Jr. anti-vaccine agenda
Weldon served 14 years in Congress, where he was an outspoken critic of the CDC and its vaccine program.
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CDC confirms first H5N1 bird flu infection in child
The child experienced mild symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Control and Prevention.
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Carrot recall: FDA lists more products, grocery stores linked to E. coli outbreak
A recent E. coli outbreak linked to organic, bagged carrots that has sickened nearly 40 people across 18 states has led other popular brands to recall vegetables because of possible contamination, including additional products sold at Whole Foods.
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CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu. The new guidance comes after a study showed that some dairy workers had signs of infection, even when they didn’t report feeling sick.
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CDC says slivered onions are likely cause of McDonald's E. coli infections as cases rise to 90
Fresh, slivered onions on the restaurant chain’s Quarter Pounders “are the likely source” of the outbreak, the agency said Wednesday.
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People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, CDC recommends
U.S. health officials are recommending that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses.
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Parasitic outbreak in North Carolina traced to undercooked bear meat, CDC says
Ten people likely suffered from trichinellosis, a rare parasitic disease linked to wild game meat, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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US suicides held steady in 2023, data shows
U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Teen vaping hits 10-year low in US, new data show, government officials say
Fewer U.S. teens are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported on Thursday.
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EEE, West Nile, malaria, dengue: What to know about mosquito-borne diseases spreading in the US
Diseases spread by mosquitoes are in the spotlight again because of recent U.S. illnesses. Here’s a look at some common — and not so common — mosquito-borne diseases.
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US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
A U.S. government report concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children.
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Covid cases are rising: When to rest and when to test, according to CDC and experts
At least 21 states have very high levels of Covid, the data shows. Yet, with fewer people testing for Covid, experts say it’s more important than ever to pay attention to symptoms.
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CDC data shows rise in COVID cases amid 2024 summer
The latest CDC data shows increasing summer COVID-19 activity across the US, with Texas rising. Local health experts urge caution ahead of July 4th. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
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Temperatures are rising and so are COVID-19 cases in Texas
The CDC estimates that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 44 U.S. states and territories, declining or likely declining in 1 state or territory, and stable or uncertain in 5 states and territories—evidence that an anticipated summer wave is underway.
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Diabetes can increase risk of depression
A diabetes diagnosis can change your day to day life, but it can also take an unexpected mental health toll. In fact, the CDC says having diabetes doubles your risk of depression.
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Woman shares lifelong battle with diabetes and overcoming depression
A diabetes diagnosis can change your day to day life, but it can also take an unexpected mental health toll. In fact, the CDC says having diabetes doubles your risk of depression. NBC 5 health reporter Bianca Casto shares a North Texas woman’s journey.
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CDC investigating botched Botox shots in 9 states
At least 19 women in nine states reportedly became sick after they got Botox, either having gotten the injections from people who were never licensed or trained to give the shots or received them in “non-healthcare settings,” including homes or spas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
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CDC cautions travelers to Mexico about Rocky Mountain spotted fever
The travel advisory, issued Friday, comes after a person from San Diego died from the disease
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Head of CDC visits Dallas to encourage vaccines amid season of respiratory illness
As part of a nationwide tour to spread awareness about the respiratory viruses that spread each winter, CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen made a stop in Dallas Friday, taking a firsthand look at local efforts to protect the community.