Infectious Disease

VIDEO 10 hours ago

Former assistant health secretary says placebo testing for new vaccines isn’t ‘radical’

Former assistant health secretary Dr. Brett Giroir discusses new HHS testing requirements for vaccines and more on ‘Fox News Live.’

Health 12 hours ago

'I'm a doctor: Here are 11 things you should know about measles'

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread.

Health 2 days ago

Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.

Health 2 days ago

A common killer bug is endangering Americans: ‘Pandemic in plain sight’

Streptococcus Group A affects close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Invasive Group A strep poses significant threat, doctor warns

Dr. Joshua Osowicki, team leader and senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, speaks about the risks of invasive Group A strep and the progress toward a vaccine.

Medical Research 3 days ago

HHS halts work at high-risk infectious disease lab following repeated safety violations

HHS implemented a pause on research of deadly infectious diseases at one of the nation's most highly secure research labs, following repeated safety incidents.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 3 days ago

RFK Jr to require all new vaccines to undergo placebo testing

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is requiring all new vaccines to undergo placebo testing in a new policy change meant to promote greater transparency.

Vaccine 3 days ago

Former Air Force major who defied Biden vaccine mandate speaks out, applauds Hegseth

Former intelligence office and Air Force Maj. Kacy Dixon tells her story about her separation from the military after defying Biden's vaccine mandate.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Former Air Force Major speaks out on defying Biden’s military COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Kacy Dixon says it is ‘heartening’ to hear Defense Secretary Hegseth call the mandate ’unlawful’.

China 4 days ago

China blames US for origin of COVID-19 and turning 'deaf ear to the numerous questions over its conduct'

The United States is to blame for COVID-19, Chinese officials wrote in a paper published Wednesday after the White House blamed the disease on a leak.

Health 4 days ago

COVID vaccine boosters called into question by FDA chief: ‘Void of data’

Dr. Marty Makary, chief of the FDA, has expressed doubts about the agency approving the COVID-19 vaccine for winter, stating that additional data is still required.

Politics 6 days ago

COVID crackdown: Republicans seek to defund universities still requiring vaccine

Colleges that require students to undergo a COVID-19 vaccine will have their federal funding ended if House lawmakers get their way following a President Donald Trump executive order.

Opinion 6 days ago

How a DOGE review can actually improve the programs that fight HIV/AIDS

If you support maintaining the U.S. approach to fighting HIV/AIDS, you should welcome the DOGE review to ensure that programs meet the needs of the current epidemic.

Food-Drink April 27

6 foods flight passengers should never order on a plane

Fox News Digital speaks to two etiquette experts, including a former flight attendant, who reveal which foods to steer clear of when you're on a plane.

Product Recalls April 25

Apple juice recalled in 28 states due to toxic substance, FDA says

Martinelli's is recalling some four packs of its 10-ounce glass apple juice bottles due to potential patulin contamination, according to the FDA. Here's what to know.

Health April 22

Measles outbreaks emerge across US: 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.

VIDEO April 21

White House takes aim at Dems, mask mandates in revamped COVID-19 website

Fox News correspondent Griff Jenkins discusses the White House updating the COVID-19 website to provide information supporting the China lab leak theory. 

Product Recalls April 21

Public health alert issued for budget-friendly Mexican meal: 'Should be thrown away'

The FSIS recently issued a public health alert for Aldi's pork carnitas, warning that the 16-ounce packages may be contaminated with metal as of April 19.

Healthcare April 19

Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year

Virginia recently announced that its first case of the measles this year involved a child who had traveled out of the country prior to being diagnosed.

Product Recalls April 19

Enoki mushroom packages recalled for possible listeria contamination

A brand of enoki mushrooms has been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the mushroom packages were distributed nationwide.

Health April 19

Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years

Michigan has reported a measles outbreak after three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, following seven other U.S. states with marked outbreaks.

VIDEO April 18

New report raises questions on COVID timeline and origin

Former U.S. congressman Mike Gallagher discusses a new report detailing more information on the timeline and origins of the COVID-19 pandemic on ‘America Reports’

Coronavirus April 18

Biden's vax-focused COVID-19 website obliterated by White House, replaced with 'true origins' virus guide

The White House rolled out a new COVID.gov website showing the “true origins" of the coronavirus after Democrats and the media discredited the lab-leak theory.

Measles April 17

Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says

A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.

Measles April 16

Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.

Food-Drink April 15

Poison fruit in 'White Lotus' comes from 'suicide tree': Is it real?

"The White Lotus" on HBO has brought attention to Cerbera odollam, a highly toxic tree native to Southeast Asia known as the "suicide tree." Its seeds contain cerberin, a potent cardiac toxin.

Politics April 15

CDC eyes narrower COVID-19 vaccine guidance ahead of 2025–2026 season

The CDC's vaccine committee will convene for a two-day meeting this week to consider recommendations on vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine for 2025-2026.

Opinion April 14

Right starts to sound like the Left on tariffs: That's not America first

In the panic of "do something" about the mess Biden left, many Trump supporters are sacrificing principles, sounding more like the left then purveyors of conservative values.

Coronavirus April 10

Newly surfaced report provides more clues on COVID outbreak source and timeline

A newly released report reveals seven U.S. military athletes showed COVID-19 symptoms after the 2019 Military World Games in Wuhan, China, contradicting official timeline. New evidence fuels debate on virus origins.

VIDEO April 10

Bombshell report rewrites COVID outbreak timeline

The Washington Free Beacon journalist Andrew Kerr shares key details from his report on the Biden administration's concealment of a congressionally mandated report on the earliest suspected American cases of COVID-19.