Health 3 hours ago Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.
Health 1 day ago Hantavirus, cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death, kills three in California Hantavirus, the disease that caused the death of Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman’s wife, has claimed the lives of three people in California. Experts weigh in on the deadly virus.
Health 4 days ago After Val Kilmer’s pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus Actor Val Kilmer, 65, died of pneumonia this week, his daughter confirmed. Dr. Marc Siegel discusses common causes and risks of the respiratory virus.
Health 6 days ago Measles outbreak continues: See which states have reported cases Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.
Health March 27 Patient dies from rabies after organ transplant from infected donor A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving an organ transplant. The patient, who received the transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024, died of the fatal virus in January 2025.
Infectious Disease March 26 Kansas announces measles outbreak with 10 cases reported The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed 10 cases of measles in three counties as outbreaks across the U.S. continue to spread in unvaccinated kids.
Infectious Disease March 24 Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.
Health March 22 Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.
Health March 19 New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.
Health March 16 Cat owners beware as pet food with bird flu risk is recalled Cat owners are warned of more pet food recalls, as Savage Pet of California says some of its products could contain H5N1 (bird flu). The FDA and New York Department of Health share key information.
Health March 14 Fly safely amid measles outbreak with these important travel tips As measles cases spread in the U.S., Fox News Digital spoke with WebMD chief medical officer Dr. John Whyte, who shared tips on how to stay safe from infection while traveling.
Coronavirus March 12 Five years since initial response to coronavirus spread in the United States Fox News looks back at the government's response to the deadly pandemic five years since COVID-19 began to spread in the United States.
Health March 11 Measles cases continue to rise in Texas — see the latest numbers Texas has released its latest numbers of reported measles cases amid the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region. Twenty-nine of the patients have been hospitalized.
Health March 11 Measles more likely to be severe among malnourished, RFK says RFK Jr. emphasized the link between nutrition and measles severity in an interview with Fox News' Dr. Marc Siegel. Here's what to know about why malnourished children are at higher risk.
Health March 10 Maryland confirms first measles case in traveler at major DC airport The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. Here's what you should know.
Health March 9 Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport Virginia health officials said they are aware of a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed other travelers at Dulles International Airport on March 5 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Health March 8 What is hantavirus, the cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death? Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa Hackman, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Experts weigh in on the fatal disease.
Health March 8 Lingering lung disorders 5 years post-COVID: Here's what to know Post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis, which involves scarring of the lungs that can worsen over time and may require a lung transplant, affects some patients after infection, according to pulmonologists.
Infectious Disease March 7 Florida alerts first measles case of year in public school as experts stress vaccination The state of Florida has reported its first measles case for 2025 in Miami-Dade Public Schools. Amid the measles outbreak this year, experts note the importance of vaccination.
Health March 6 Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.
Health March 4 RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccines for community immunity while supporting personal choice Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, Fox News' senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel sat down with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an exclusive interview to discuss contagion concerns.
Health March 2 What you need to know about the measles outbreak Measles are spreading and have already caused one death. Here's what you need to know according to the CDC and medical experts.
Health March 2 Measles vaccines given long ago could be less effective now, doctors say For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now. Here's how to determine whether you need a booster.
Health February 28 Measles cases continue to spread in multiple states following child’s death New measles cases have been reported since the first death in West Texas amid the ongoing outbreak. Cases have also been confirmed in New Mexico and New Jersey.
Health February 26 First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak The first measles death has been reported in West Texas amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people, Associated Press reported on Wednesday morning.
Health February 24 Scientists find clues on why COVID vaccine causes chronic health problems in some Yale researchers have found clues as to why certain people experience adverse health effects after the COVID-19 vaccine, which they have dubbed “post-vaccination syndrome."
Health February 24 5 years after COVID, Americans are split on whether it's still a threat Five years after COVID-19, Pew Research Center conducted a survey to gauge Americans’ views on the current COVID risk and how the pandemic was handled.
Health February 23 New bat coronavirus discovered in China sparks pandemic concerns The discovery of a new bat coronavirus in China has sparked concerns of another pandemic. The virus, HKU5-CoV-2, is similar to to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Health February 21 Is MMR vaccine safe for kids? Dr. Nicole Saphier addresses concerns as measles cases rise Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier addresses frequently asked questions regarding the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, covering side effects, autism and more.
Viruses February 20 Philippine village offers cash for mosquitos amid dengue outbreak To combat a dengue outbreak, a Philippine village is offering a bounty of one Philippines peso for every five mosquitoes residents turn in.
