The suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship carrying passengers from across the globe has brought the disease into the headlines this week. Although the
With April already seeing the highest number of ER visits due to tick bites since CDC’s tracking began in 2017, experts are predicting 2026 to
With Canada, the UK, and several European countries having already lost their measles elimination status, the US is now on the verge of joining these
Wastewater is proving to be an accurate indicator of the local spread of viruses. In the latest study on this, the CDC’s monitoring of wastewater
Mushrooms can add distinct flavors to many dishes, but they can also be the death of a consumer if care is not taken. The recent
The number of influenza cases is quickly rising in most areas of the US, driven by both the decreasing number of people being vaccinated and
With highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continuing to be widespread in wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows, the theory that
As hunting seasons begin opening across the U.S., it is a good time to remind hunters and venison consumers of the threat of chronic wasting
Last week CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting to discuss changes to the vaccination policies for chickenpox, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B.
Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) has been a subject of discussion for much of 2025 with Robert F Kennedy Jr. seeking to “close the loophole”