Infectious Disease

Measles 19 hours ago

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 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 3 days ago

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 6 days ago

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 6 days ago

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.

Health 6 days ago

Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of more severe infection and spread.

Product Recalls April 9

'Extra creamy' butter recalled due to stomach-churning bacterial contamination

A batch of Cabot Creamery butter, distributed by Agri-Mark, was recalled because of coliform bacteria, prompting concerns about potential fecal contamination.

Product Recalls April 9

Peanuts distributed in 2 states recalled after customer experiences allergic reaction: FDA

An Ohio nut company is recalling over 140 cases of its honey roasted peanuts because they might contain cashews, according to a notice from the FDA.

Health April 9

Flu vaccine linked to higher infections, says early research

Is the flu vaccine less effective than hoped? Preliminary Cleveland Clinic research reveals a surprising result among vaccinated healthcare workers, but doctors caution about limitations.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. April 9

Greene and Garcia clash over RFK Jr. and vaccines, measles outbreak

Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., clashed Wednesday over the actions of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

VIDEO April 9

Greene and Garcia clash over RFK Jr., vaccines and measles outbreak, during House hearing

Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., and Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., argue during House Oversight Committee hearing on restoring trust in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Fox Business April 9

Bill Gates reveals how much inheritance he'll leave for kids

Bill Gates will leave approximately $1 billion to his children, or about 1% of his $102.2 billion fortune.

Media April 9

Axios CEO reveals how mainstream media destroyed public trust in three phases

Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei spoke to The Free Press’s Bari Weiss about what he believed caused the public’s declining trust in mainstream media outlets.

Health April 8

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

Andrew Cuomo April 8

Bill Maher suggests Andrew Cuomo's nursing home scandal may cost his NYC mayoral campaign

Bill Maher said former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could suffer in the NYC mayoral race because of his handling of nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Health April 7

Hantavirus, cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death, kills three in California

Hantavirus, the disease that caused the death of Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman’s wife, has claimed the lives of three people in California. Experts weigh in on the deadly virus.

Media April 7

Chris Cuomo addresses 'frustrating' ongoing lawsuit against CNN in rare comments

Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo addressed his ongoing lawsuit against CNN and how it has affected his life, during the latest episode of Bill Maher's "Club Random."

Media April 7

Harvard's remedial math course reignites concerns over test-optional pandemic policies

New York Post opinion columnist Rikki Schlott criticized test-optional admissions policies, alleging the pandemic-era change is responsible for the math struggles of Harvard freshmen.

VIDEO April 7

RFK Jr. visits Texas after second child measles death

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoting the MMR vaccine and visiting Utah after the state announced a ban on fluoride in water.

Measles April 6

Second child with measles has died in Texas, officials say

A second child with measles in Texas has died, although the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Health April 4

Dementia risk could dip with common vaccine, study suggests

Stanford researchers found that adults who received the zoster vaccine for shingles have a lower risk of developing dementia. Experts discuss the public health impact.

VIDEO April 4

Dr. Siegel interviews top WHO leader on pandemic lessons and path going forward

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America Reports' to discuss his conversation with Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, technical lead for the COVID-19 response at the World Health Organization.

Product Recalls April 3

Fruit juice sold across 12 states is recalled for botulism concerns

A fruit juice sold to at-home winemakers and commercial wineries in 12 states has been recalled amid botulism concerns, according to the FDA. Botulism is a rare but serious illness.

Global Earthquakes April 3

Burma earthquake death toll rises to 3,085, humanitarian crisis deepens

More than 3,000 people have died from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Burma last week, which has sent the country into a deeper humanitarian crisis.

VIDEO April 2

COVID Five Years Later: Impact on the Workplace

Five years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the American workplaces looks a lot different, driven by remote work that could be here to stay.

Health April 2

Measles outbreak continues: 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.

Politics April 2

Lawmakers take action after report shows Biden-era SBA failed to probe 2 million alleged COVID aid fraudsters

Small Business Committee chairs Joni Ernst and Roger Williams plan to launch an effort to help bring COVID fraudsters to justice by extending the statute of limitation a decade.

DOGE April 1

Trump Labor Department secures eye-popping sum to return to taxpayers amid DOGE push

The Labor Department announced this week that it is returning more than $1 billion of coronavirus funding back to the taxpayers with more savings potentially on the way.

Politics April 1

Second COVID nursing home death's case against Cuomo tossed

A second lawsuit accusing former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration of being responsible for nursing home deaths in 2020 has been dismissed.