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Hispanic patients had a 40% higher risk of staph than white patients, a study found, and black patients are more at risk as well. The report outlines steps doctors can take to keep patients safer.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that bloodstream infection rates related to kidney dialysis are higher among Blacks and Hispanics and in areas with more poverty.

Many parents of teenagers are aware of the dangers of illegal drugs.

People of color on dialysis have a higher risk of staph bloodstream infections than white people, according to the CDC.

After months of eye-popping prices, egg lovers are finally seeing some relief. Wholesale prices in the Midwest fell by 58 cents at the end of January, but the days of a $1.50 a dozen may not return.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. Here are some simple, easy health tips for how to help prevent heart disease and reduce the risks in 2023.

EzriCare artificial tears are suspected to be the cause of an outbreak of the VIM-GES-CRPA strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which the CDC said is the first outbreak of its kind in the U.S.

Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.

Valley fever is an infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus called Coccidioides, which originates in soil. Fox News Digital spoke to experts about the infection prevalent in the Southwest.

A mother of three in Duxbury, Massachusetts, has been hospitalized after she allegedly harmed her children, all of whom died. The tragedy has prompted questions about postpartum depression.

The CDC is warning that a brand of eye drops may be linked to a bacterial infection that has affected at least 50 people in 11 states. One person died from the infection.

A fungal infection that most commonly occurs in America’s Southwest region is projected to expand further throughout the country due to climate change in the coming decades.

Your best contribution to public health might happen at 30,000 feet.

A study released in January from the CDC has found that some 20% of Americans may be taking medication to fall or stay asleep. One health professional finds this data "alarming."

Washtenaw County is now at a "low" COVID transmission level, according to the CDC.

As more families consider raising their own egg-laying chickens amid today's high cost of eggs, there are health considerations when it comes to installing a chicken coop on your property.

Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection.

Unvaccinated Americans would be able to effectively skip to the updated "bivalent" booster doses.

Preliminary CDC data indicated a possible stroke risk following simultaneous administration of the Pfizer Covid booster and the flu vaccine.

Public health officials should recognize that additional shots are now a more nuanced decision.

The CDC study published Wednesday provides the first estimate of the omicron shots' real-world effectiveness against the XBB family of subvariants. For people ages 18 to 49, the omicron booster reduced the risk of mild illness by about 48% two to three months after receiving the shot. The shots provided 38% protection against mild illness for those ages 50 to 64 and 42% protection for people ages 65 and older, according to the study. They had very little protection against mild illness due to waning immunity observed with the old vaccines, Link-Gelles said. It's too early to draw conclusions about how the protection from the omicron boosters holds up over time, she said.

The agency said the shots will probably get an annual update, but most people will only need one shot moving forward.

A Utah plastic surgeon charged in an alleged scheme to distribute bogus CDC vaccine cards is accused of being part of a secret group that seeks to "liberate" the medical profession.

Washtenaw County Health Department officials recommend residents continue as if the county is still in a "medium" level.

In just a few weeks, the hospital system went from 143 in-patient flu cases, to 41 in the last week. Michigan had the lowest influenza-like illness activity level possible on a 13-level gauge, according to data through Saturday, Jan. 14. Too many supplements can be unhealthy, dietitian warnsThe CDC’s weekly influenza surveillance report monitors respiratory illness that includes fever plus a cough or sore throat, also known as influenza-like illness. It doesn’t use lab-confirmed influenza cases and may capture other patient visits for respiratory illness with similar symptoms. As of Friday, approximately 17,783 of 19,987 total adult inpatient Michigan hospital beds, about 89%, were occupied.

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld weighs in on a report claiming the Centers for Disease Control has "suffered a sharp decline in popular trust and confidence" on "Gutfeld!"

The increase started well before Covid-19 shots arrived, according to mortality data, and has plateaued since.

While it may feel like much of life has returned to normal compared to the height of COVID, the CDC says between two to 4,000 Americans are still dying from the disease each week. Most of those are seniors who fall into other high-risk groups.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week — despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

It would make more sense to screen a plane's wastewater to look for new variants than to screen individual passenger volunteers, some researchers say. Others say any information is helpful.

The agencies said the surveillance signal “is very unlikely” to represent a “true clinical risk” and said they continued to recommend the vaccine.

CDC officials said disruptions to schools and health-care during the Covid pandemic is largely responsible for the decline in vaccination rates.

When the antiviral medication Paxlovid was approved in 2021 to treat COVID-19, doctors began noticing a perplexing trend among some of the patients who took the medication: a rebound case of the virus. After treatment, some people would recover and test negative for the virus, only to test positive or have symptoms come back a few days later.

Vaccination rates for U.S. kindergarteners are down again, and federal officials are launching a new campaign to try to bring them up.

“In contrast, the CDC and the county health department have all been science deniers for the last three years. RELATED: Retired college professor vows to speak at every Ottawa County board meeting the next 2 yearsIn contrast to Nikkel’s support, other county residents expressed dismay at Kelly’s public health stances. Ottawa County must submit Kelly’s credentials and qualifications to state health officials for review, including his resume and transcripts. As of Wednesday, MDHHS spokesperson Lynn Sutfin said the state department had not received a request for review from Ottawa County. More from MLive:Retired college professor vows to speak at every Ottawa County board meeting the next 2 yearsCracking down on woke policies or damaging Ottawa County reputation: Residents sound off on shakeupNew corporate counsel narrowly approved as part of Ottawa County government shakeup

The omicron subvariant X.BB1.5 is considered the most easily transmissible subvariant so far, Dr. Marc Siegel, a Fox News medical contributor, told Fox News Digital — plus other key points.

XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.

As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants.

A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.

The CDC has a new plan to get a jump on new coronavirus variants — asking LAX passengers arriving from overseas to swab their noses for the sake of science.

A new modeling study is raising alarm bells after finding that the number of young people in the United States with diabetes will increase by nearly 700% over the next 40 years.

A statement released by U.S. officials cited "mounting concerns" over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of transparent data" from the country.

Japan and India have already announced tighter measures as China finally reopens its borders.

The spread of influenza this season has already resulted in 12,000 deaths, but it could be on the decline, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Flu is decreasing in many parts of the country after an alarmingly early and strong start to the season.

‘Tis the season to cover your nose and mouth.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned of an increase in severe infections involving the Group A streptococcus bacteria among children.

Nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded in 2021, a surge that was driven mainly by synthetic opioids like fentanyl, the CDC said this week.

The pandemic and drug overdoses (among other things) are affecting the country's overall life expectancy.

Life expectancy in the United States has hit its lowest point in 25 years due to the cascading effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing drug epidemic.

U.S. life expectancy, already declining since the onset of the pandemic, fell further in 2021, according to the CDC’s final accounting of death certificates.

A new report shows the pandemic and the overdose crisis helped push down the average life expectancy in the U.S. for a second year in a row.

The CDC released final data showing that the American life expectancy rate has fallen back to what it was in 1996.

If you're trying to decide whether travel insurance is right for you, here are some things you should consider.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Hundreds of people die each year and thousands of others become ill because of CO, according to the CDC.

Robert Wiser Bates threatened to kill CDC Head Rochelle Walensky in voicemails left at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, court records show.

Republican lawmakers are pressing the CDC to reinstate data on defensive gun use after removing it from their website. Gun control activists had argued the data was wrong.

Fentanyl was involved in 84% of the deaths while opioids of any type were involved in 91%.

The CDC is investigating an outbreak across multiple states linking raw oysters harvested in Galveston, Texas, to norovirus. The FDA confirmed the oysters are potentially contaminated.

According to the CDC, one in seven Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder.

More than 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl, according to the CDC.

Though influenza activity is high, or very high, in most parts of the country, activity remains low in Michigan, according to data from the CDC.

There were 48 confirmed cases of COVID-19, five probable cases and three hospitalizations reported within 24 hours as of Friday at 10 a.m.

Global music superstar Celine Dion said she was recently diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder -- stiff-person syndrome.

The CDC estimates that 3,500 babies in the U.S. are lost to sleep-related deaths every year and a local mother is sharing her story in hopes of preventing more tragedy.

Washtenaw County has returned to a "low" community COVID-19 transmission level, according to the CDC.

The CDC is expanding its wastewater testing for poliovirus across the country and Oakland County, Michigan, is joining the list of areas that will be tested.

When you have a pizza, how often do you refrigerate it within two hours? That’s the timeframe recommended by many official food safety guidelines when it comes to handling pizza.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has added a new color to its flu activity level chart, indicating areas with very high levels of respiratory illnesses.

The flu, a cold, COVID and RSV are all respiratory infections caused by viruses.

We're tracking monkeypox cases in Michigan.

The Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Rochelle Walensky, tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday night.

Michigan has made blood lead data for children in the state with elevated blood lead levels (3.5 µg/dL and higher) available online through MiTracking.

Washtenaw County Health Department officials are encouraging community members to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 booster vaccines and flu shots in order to protect their own health and others.

Nearly 6 million children were diagnosed with anxiety between 2016 and 2019, according to the CDC.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert on Friday warning of an E. coli outbreak linked to ALDI frozen falafel.

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region.

A federally funded study has found a possible link between aluminum in some childhood vaccines and persistent asthma, but experts say the study has several shortcomings.

Flu vaccines are available at local health departments, doctors’ offices and pharmacies across Michigan.

A flea is a very small insect that survives by feeding on animal or human blood.

Michigan health officials are tracking 225 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox across the state.

A federal judge in Texas ruled that a provision of the Affordable Care Act that manages free coverage of certain drugs that prevent HIV infections violate the religious beliefs of a Christian-owned company.

A Michigan man has filed a lawsuit against a Wendy’s owner after he allegedly became sick with E. coli after eating at the restaurant.

The FDA is reminding people not to use certain brands of ultraviolet wands because they may produce unsafe levels of radiation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed updated COIVD-19 boosters.

Texas officials have reported the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States.

There are currently 153 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Thursday, according to health officials.

Masks are no longer required at AAPS, except during high risk situations, says superintendent.

Michigan health officials have confirmed 43 cases of E. coli O157 cases that match a multi-state outbreak strain.

Washtenaw County is once again at a "high" COVID-19 transmission level, according to the CDC.

There are currently 126 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Friday, according to health officials.

The NFL essentially is back to normal entering its third season amid COVID-19.

The CDC relaxed its COVID guidelines last week, dropping the recommendation that people quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.

If your local health officials issue a boil water advisory, you should use bottled water or boil tap water. This is because a boil water advisory means your community’s water has, or could have, germs that can make you sick.

Two University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.

There are currently 90 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Friday, according to health officials.

Two University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, meaning that it can spread between animals and people.

There are currently 77 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox in the state as of Wednesday, according to health officials.

Michigan’s top doctor says the state is confident it can still limit transmission of monkeypox, even as cases continue to grow daily.