The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Trump administration's unprecedented freeze on the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has sparked concerns about political meddling. Two reports slated for the journal concern bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across the United States.

Trump's administration also told federal health agencies to stop most communications with the public through at least the end of the month.

U.S. senators will soon determine whether Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be the nation’s next health secretary. If the environmental attorney from California takes the reins of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

Kansas officials are battling an outbreak of tuberculosis. Are Michigan residents at risk of contracting the bacterial disease?

At least two Michigan health systems have put temporary visitor restrictions in place to reduce spread of illness between guests, patients, and workers. It isn’t a new move for Corewell Health or Detroit Medical Center, both of which have limited visitors during recent flu seasons.

News of a chronic wasting disease case in Mecosta County came just days after Minnesota researchers said CWD could eventually pose a risk to other wildlife, livestock and potentially humans.

At the end of December, trends in respiratory illness reached the highest levels so far this season at both the national level and in Michigan.

As flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases rise, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to get vaccinated.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, has long opposed using fluoride in drinking water. His confirmation hearing is underway.

The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).