CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

Monkeypox NYC: Cases now top 2,000

Monkeypox NYC: Cases now top 2,000

New York City’s monkeypox caseload has topped 2,000 cases as the city struggles to vaccinate residents.

New York City’s monkeypox caseload has topped 2,000 cases as the city struggles to vaccinate residents.

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox. The World Health Organization classified the escalating outbreak of the once-rare disease as an international emergency last month.

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox. The World Health Organization classified the escalating outbreak of the once-rare disease as an international emergency last month.

Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China

Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China

The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.

The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.

Arizona man details his monkeypox diagnosis as cases rise in the country

Arizona man details his monkeypox diagnosis as cases rise in the country

Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.

Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.

North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19

North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19

Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.

Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.

Monkeypox in NYC: Are schools a concern?

Monkeypox in NYC: Are schools a concern?

As children get ready to head back to school there are concerns that it could fuel a further spread of the monkeypox virus.

As children get ready to head back to school there are concerns that it could fuel a further spread of the monkeypox virus.

Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency

Monkeypox: What you should know as U.S. declares public health emergency

As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.

As more countries around the world, including the U.S., report cases of monkeypox, here's what you need to know about the relatively rare disease, and some of the things people can do to prevent the disease's spread.

Potential Lyme disease vaccine: Major test begins

Potential Lyme disease vaccine: Major test begins

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. The shot developed by Pfizer and French biotech Valneva aims to block Lyme spread while a tick is biting.

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. The shot developed by Pfizer and French biotech Valneva aims to block Lyme spread while a tick is biting.

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Lyme disease vaccine trial

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. Lyme is a growing threat, with cases steadily rising and warming weather helping ticks expand their habitat. While a vaccine for dogs has long been available, the only human Lyme vaccine was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002, leaving people to rely on bug spray and tick checks. (By The Associated Press)

Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years. Lyme is a growing threat, with cases steadily rising and warming weather helping ticks expand their habitat. While a vaccine for dogs has long been available, the only human Lyme vaccine was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002, leaving people to rely on bug spray and tick checks. (By The Associated Press)

Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease

Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease

An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.

An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.

NY Blood Center offering beer for blood

NY Blood Center offering beer for blood

With a blood shortage in the New York City region, the New York Blood Center is teaming up with more than 25 local breweries to help support the critical need for blood donations.

With a blood shortage in the New York City region, the New York Blood Center is teaming up with more than 25 local breweries to help support the critical need for blood donations.