Public health guidance, surveillance updates, prevention recommendations, population-level risk communication, and agency advisories affecting the general public.
CDC/WHO guidance, prevention campaigns, screening guidance, community health impacts
Vaccines; Infectious Diseases; Health Insurance; Nutrition & Dietary Guidance
Skin cancer remains the most common cancer in the United States. Here’s what current CDC, USPSTF, and FDA guidance says about sunscreen, UV exposure, and who should take extra precautions.
Cyberattacks on hospitals and clinics continue to disrupt care across the United States. Here’s what patients and families need to know about medical data breaches, identity theft risks, and how to protect themselves.
Cancer screening can lower the risk of dying from certain cancers—but only when it’s used at the right time and for the right people. Here’s what current U.S. recommendations say about breast, colorectal, lung, cervical, and prostate cancer screening, and how to decide what’s appropriate for you.
New and ongoing guidance from U.S. public health agencies highlights practical steps people can take to lower their risk of stroke, dementia, and other brain-related conditions. Here’s what matters most for everyday life.
Osteoporosis affects millions of Americans, often without symptoms until a fracture occurs. Here’s what current U.S. guidance and recent research say about screening, prevention, and who may be at higher risk.
Urinary tract infections are common, but when they keep coming back, they can disrupt daily life. Here’s what current U.S. guidance says about prevention, treatment, and when to seek care.
Asthma affects millions of Americans. Here’s what current public health guidance says about triggers, treatment updates, prevention, and when to seek care in 2026.
Seasonal allergies affect millions of Americans each year. Here’s what public health experts say about current triggers, who is most at risk, and practical steps to prevent and manage symptoms.
The Affordable Care Act continues to shape how millions of Americans get coverage in 2026. Here’s what remains in place, what has changed in recent years, and what families should pay attention to next.
Medical imaging is a routine part of modern care, from emergency CT scans to preventive mammograms. Here’s what these tests show, how safe they are, and what patients in the United States should understand before and after imaging.
From respiratory viruses to everyday infections, your immune system works constantly to protect you. Here’s what current U.S. public health guidance says about keeping it strong and what to know heading into 2026.
Measles cases are increasing again in parts of the United States. Here’s what health officials say about symptoms, spread, vaccination, and how families can protect themselves.
Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that affects thousands of people in the United States, especially women and communities of color. Here’s what current evidence shows about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and everyday life with lupus.
Colorectal cancer rates are rising in adults under 50 in the United States. Researchers are still working to understand why. Here’s what we know, what remains uncertain, and what it means for families.
Dementia affects millions of Americans, and new treatments and prevention research continue to evolve. Here’s what families should understand about early signs, risk factors, available medications, and what remains uncertain.
From a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to green powder supplements to recalls for hidden prescription drugs, federal agencies are stepping up oversight of dietary supplements. Here’s what that means for everyday consumers.
Respiratory viruses are circulating nationwide. Here’s what primary care clinicians are watching, who may be at higher risk, and how families can reduce complications this season.
As respiratory viruses continue to circulate across the United States, updated CDC guidance highlights who should consider flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines and why timing matters for families, older adults, and people at higher risk.
CDC reports increased norovirus activity across the United States this winter. Here’s what symptoms to watch for, who is at higher risk, and how to prevent spread at home, school, and work.
CDC is expanding the use of near real-time emergency department data to detect suicide risk trends faster. Here’s what that means for families, communities, and mental health care in the United States.
Osteoarthritis remains one of the leading causes of joint pain and disability in the United States. Here’s what current public health guidance says about symptoms, treatment options, and how to protect your joints at any age.
High blood pressure affects nearly half of U.S. adults, yet many don’t know they have it. Here’s what current U.S. guidance says about screening, treatment, and prevention—and what it means for you and your family.
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