Infectious Disease

Cold and Flu 1 day ago

Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: 'Getting worse'

Bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., with new infections in Hawaii and continued human outbreaks in California. Experts discuss the threat to humans and how to prevent infection.

Vaccine 1 day ago

NIH director, after Trump nominates RFK Jr. for HHS secretary, says discouraging vaccinations is 'disturbing'

NIH director, following Trump's pick of RFK Jr. as HHS secretary, says discouraging vaccinations for Americans would lead to "disturbing" effects.

VIDEO 1 day ago

NIH director says discouraging vaccinations will lead to 'disturbing' effects

National Institutes of Health Director Monica Bertagnolli testifies to House Appropriations Committee following Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary.

Opinion 1 day ago

RFK Jr. wants to disrupt our powerful health care complex and it is terrified

Our country spends nearly twice as much on medical care per person than other wealthy countries but our outcomes are far worse. RFK Jr will need to be tough to bring real change.

Health 1 day ago

COVID-19 virus could attack cancer cells and shrink tumors, new study suggests

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that COVID was linked to cancer regression, which could serve as a foundation for new cancer treatments in the future.

Health 2 days ago

Surge in walking pneumonia affects these high-risk groups, says Dr. Marc Siegel

Cases of walking pneumonia are spiking across the U.S., according to the CDC. Dr. Marc Siegel speaks with Fox News Digital about common sources, symptoms and treatments.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Dr. Marc Siegel shares concerns about increase in walking pneumonia cases

With the spike in infections primarily affecting young children, the Fox News senior medical analyst speaks about common sources, symptoms and treatments.

Vaccine 3 days ago

Former Trump WH COVID doc 'excited' for questions at RFK confirmation hearing

Dr. Deborah Birx said she is "excited" for the opportunity for a transparent discussion at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing.

Health 4 days ago

5 of the top sources of foodborne illness and how to prevent it

Amid the ongoing McDonald's E. coli investigation, Fox News Digital spoke with several food safety experts about the most prevalent foodborne illnesses and how to prevent them.

Health 6 days ago

Breast cancer vaccine update from Cleveland Clinic: ‘A new era’

A breast cancer vaccine could be closer to reality, according to Cleveland Clinic, as its researchers have announced some encouraging results. Researchers and doctors weigh in.