Disease trends, dashboards, surveillance reports, and epidemiology updates from trusted health agencies.
New CDC data show black-lung-associated deaths rose from 2020 to 2023, and NIOSH has announced free 2026 screenings for coal miners. Here’s what the numbers mean, what they do not prove, and what miners and families can do now.
Recent CDC data show that injuries—often called trauma—remain one of the leading causes of death in the United States, especially for children, teens, and working-age adults. Here’s what the numbers mean, how deaths are classified, and what families can do to reduce risk.
Sewage may not be glamorous, but it’s become one of the country’s most useful early warning systems for COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here’s how CDC’s wastewater surveillance works—and how families should interpret rising or falling trends.
The latest federal survey finds mental illness remains common in the U.S., especially among teens and young adults. Millions report serious symptoms each year, and many still do not receive treatment. Here’s what the newest data show—and what it means for families, insurance coverage, and when to seek help.
New CDC antimicrobial resistance updates show why antibiotic overuse in clinics and urgent care still threatens patient safety. Here’s what resistant infections mean for everyday Americans—and how to reduce your risk.
The newest CDC provisional suicide data show a slight shift after recent record highs. Here’s what the numbers mean, who is most affected, and how the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is functioning for families in 2026.
The CDC’s interim 2025–2026 flu vaccine effectiveness estimates show moderate protection against medically attended influenza this season. Here’s what the numbers mean, how they’re calculated, and why vaccination and early treatment still matter.
The CDC’s latest provisional data show that maternal deaths in the United States remain a serious public health concern. Here’s what the newest numbers mean for pregnant and postpartum families, including leading causes, disparities, warning signs, and why insurance coverage after birth matters.
Recent CDC and NCHS data show that millions of U.S. adults have hypertension and that control rates remain below national goals. Here’s what “controlled” blood pressure means, who is most affected, and what practical steps can help lower your risk.
Federal breach data show ransomware continues to disrupt U.S. hospitals, affecting patient care and exposing medical records. Here’s what that means for your health, privacy, and what you can do if your data are compromised.
CDC outbreak tracking shows active norovirus transmission this winter. Here’s what the current data suggest about this season—and the practical steps that reduce your risk at home, school, and work.
Finding bird flu genetic material in wastewater can sound alarming. Here’s what federal health agencies say those detections actually mean—and what they don’t—about everyday public-health risk in the United States.
As measles outbreaks expand in parts of the U.S. in 2026, some health departments are reporting measles virus detections in wastewater. Here’s what those signals mean, what they don’t, and how families should respond.
Public-health labs are finding bird flu virus in wastewater in some U.S. communities. Here’s what that signal means, what it doesn’t, and how it affects everyday risk.
As measles outbreaks expand in parts of the United States in 2026, some health departments are reporting measles virus detected in wastewater. Here’s what that means, what it does not mean, and how communities should respond.
From wastewater testing to hospital reporting, public health surveillance shapes how the U.S. tracks outbreaks and health trends. Here’s how the system works, what changed in recent years, and what it means for everyday families.
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