US measles cases are up in 2024. What’s driving the increase?

One of the world’s most contagious diseases, measles can lead ... confirmed measles cases in 17 states so far this year, including cases in New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. Read More

US tuberculosis cases rise for third year in a row: CDC

In a January report to Congress, the United States Agency for International Development attributed the rise in TB cases globally to the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

US tuberculosis cases were at the highest level in a decade in 2023

Experts say the 2023 number is in part a combination of a surge in TB cases internationally — the World Health Organization said TB was behind only COVID-19 in infectious fatal diseases ... Read More

The world’s oldest man says the secret to his longevity is luck, plus regular fish and chips

This is a handout photo issued by Guinness World records on Saturday, April 6, 2024 of John Alfred Tinniswood. The world’s oldest man says the secret to a long life is luck, regular exercise ... Read More

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The world’s top doping regulator said there was “no credible evidence” to take further action. By Andrew Das, Joe Ward and Matthew Cullen ... Read More

Toxic: How the search for the origins of COVID-19 turned politically poisonous

The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the source of the virus that killed millions and ... Read More

Measles case confirmed in Will County

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Will County has confirmed a positive case of measles. Health officials say they are working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed. They tied the case to a rise ... Read More

US plummeted in world happiness ranking because of young people like me. I'll tell you why.

At least, that’s the takeaway from this year’s World Happiness Report ... my age has been the aftermath of COVID-19. Think about it: For those of us entering adulthood four years ago, the ... Read More

US oil suppliers muscling into OPEC+ markets all over the world

The shift underscores the extent to which sanctions have helped American crude capture market share around the world. While US oil has long been the world’s go-to flex barrel, the disruption of ... Read More

US measles cases are up in 2024. What’s driving the increase?

One of the world’s most contagious diseases, measles can lead to potentially ... to the U.S. Health officials confirmed measles cases in 17 states so far this year, including cases in New York City, ... Read More

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He’s setting out a “progressive realist” policy — and forging ties on the U.S. right, just in case. The short answer may be nothing. The world’s top doping regulator said there was “no ... Read More