CDC Hantavirus Advisory Highlights How Rare Travel Health Risks Are Tracked
A CDC advisory linked to a cruise ship cluster offers a narrow reminder of how public health agencies monitor rare travel-related illnesses.
CDC Expands Ebola Airport Screening as U.S. Tries to Keep Risk Low
CDC has expanded enhanced Ebola screening from Washington-Dulles to Atlanta, a precaution tied to outbreaks abroad, not evidence of a U.S. outbreak.
New Federal Screen-Time Advisory Puts Families, Schools and Doctors in the Middle
A new HHS advisory warns about harmful screen use among children and teens, but the guidance leaves families, schools and doctors with hard judgment calls.
Backyard Poultry Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 31 States
CDC says three multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry have sickened 184 people, including many young children.
Ebola Travel Rules Make Dulles the Key U.S. Entry Point for Some Travelers
Federal officials have ordered some U.S.-bound travelers recently present in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan to enter through Washington Dulles for enhanced Ebola screening.
Understanding the Legal Battles Over Mifepristone Access
Explaining the ongoing court disputes over mifepristone and why it remains a contentious issue.