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Leading Causes Of Death In The US: Where Does COVID-19 Stand?

Though some diseases are more prevalent as Americans get older, it is important to be mindful of one's health at any age.

US Now Among Countries Confirmed With Circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus: CDC

The confirmation comes amid the detection of polioviruses in New York, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted in a statement Tuesday.

E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked To Wendy's Reaches 6 States, Infects Nearly 100

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 97 people have become ill, 43 have been hospitalized and 10 have developed a serious condition.

New Highly Infectious Virus Causing Blisters Spreads In India: What Is 'Tomato Flu'?

Tomato flu, which could be a new variant of the viral hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), was named after the red blisters that appear throughout the body of infected individuals.

Polio Causes, Symptoms And Vaccine: All The Facts You Need To Know

Upon testing wastewater samples from New York, London and Jerusalem, experts said there's reason to believe the virus has been circulating more widely.

What Is West Nile Virus? 2 Cases Reported In New York City

The agency has found 1,068 mosquito pools that have tested positive for West Nile in the city's five boroughs, an increase from last year's 779 positive pools.

New Study Ranks The Healthiest US States; Washington Claims Top Spot

The states were given a health score out of 10 based on the combination of all the factors, and Washington state came out on top as the healthiest state with a score of 8.4.

Are Diabetes Medications Safe? Possible Cancer-Causing Ingredient Found In Merck Drugs

Sitagliptin is used for the management of high blood sugar in individuals that have Type 2 diabetes, but it is not the first ingredient to raise a flag with the FDA over allowable levels that could...