HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport

Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally. 

Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds

Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.

What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.

Here's how many people say they've never had COVID

It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.

Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say

New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.

Warmer spring to trigger longer allergy season

Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.

Oakland mayoral candidate reveals life-threatening medical condition to promote organ donation

A candidate running for Oakland mayor revealed that he suffered from a life-threatening condition. Loren Taylor shared that he underwent a liver transplant surgery in December and is now helping promote the importance of organ donation.

Stanford researcher tampered with cancer research after being fired, jury finds

A former employee of Stanford University was found guilty of accessing a clinical research database for a multisite breast cancer study and altering patient records after her authorization was revoked over a decade ago, according to federal prosecutors.   

These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study

Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.

Flu season worst in 15 years

The Bay Area and U.S. are continuing to contend with the worst flu seasons in the last 15 years. To date, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there have been 370,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths across the country tied to influenza.

85-year-old East Bay tailor closes shop after 3 decades

An 85-year-old tailor is closing shop after 35 years in business. Kilja Kim's retirement has prompted an outpouring of love from the community.

Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.