Infectious Disease

Health 2 days ago

Bird flu leads to severe human illness and state of emergency; experts discuss risk

The CDC has confirmed the country’s first severe case of bird flu in a human, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency. Doctors react to the latest viral developments.

Health 3 days ago

Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in California due to bird flu

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. The emergency follows an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows in Southern California farms.

Viruses 3 days ago

First severe case of bird flu detected in US, CDC confirms

A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection in Louisiana, the CDC said. This is first instance of a severe illness linked to bird flu in the U.S.

Politics 4 days ago

RFK Jr. says he plans to also meet with Dems in bid to get confirmed as Trump HHS head

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democrat turned independent, said he plans to meet with Democratic senators in his effort to be secure votes for confirmation as HHS secretary.

VIDEO 5 days ago

RFK Jr. looks to reassure senators over vaccine comments

Fox News senior medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss Trump health secretary pick Robert F Kennedy Jr.’s comments on vaccines.

Health December 14

Bird flu causes deaths of cats and zoo animals as virus spreads in US

Just days after the USDA issued a new order that all raw milk must be tested for bird flu, reports have emerged of animals dying of the virus, including cats and several zoo animals.

Politics December 14

McConnell warns RFK Jr. to steer clear of the polio vaccine

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a polio survivor, warned any incoming members of the Trump administration not to undermine confidence in the polio vaccine.

Health December 13

Incurable, 'highly contagious' STD affects nearly 900 million people under age 50

HSV, or genital herpes, has affected millions of people around the world. Researchers and experts weigh in on the risks and developing treatments of the high-burden sexually transmitted infection.

Health December 12

Flu vaccination rates ‘concerningly’ low among US kids, health officials warn

Only around one-third of children have been vaccinated against the flu, according to the latest data from the CDC. Infectious disease experts express their concerns about the decline.

VIDEO December 12

FDA under scrutiny as stances on ultra-processed foods ignite controversy

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel and Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff discuss the FDA and the health risks of ultra-processed foods on ‘America Reports.’