Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What is cyclosporiasis? Parasite outbreak causing severe diarrhea in U.S. states; symptoms and causes explained

July 7, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

A parasitic infection called cyclosporiasis has sparked concern in several U.S. states after health officials reported an increase in cases associated with severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including prolonged and sometimes severe diarrhea. This infection usually affects the intestines and, if left untreated, can cause symptoms that can last for weeks. (Unsplash/representative) Michigan has reported one of … Read more

U.S. faces Ebola risk after flight to Detroit scare; CDC takes action

May 21, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

U.S. health authorities introduced enhanced Ebola screening measures after a traveler from an affected area in Central Africa was taken off a flight to Detroit and evaluated by Canadian health officials. DETROIT, MI – MAY 21: People pass through the Edward H. McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on May 21, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. … Read more

Two U.S. passengers on hantavirus-infected cruise ship ordered to quarantine

May 20, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

U.S. health officials said Tuesday they have issued quarantine orders for two passengers on a cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now in a hospital in Nebraska. The World Health Organization said last Wednesday that a total of 11 cases of hantavirus had been reported linked to the cruise ship, … Read more

What is the “Cicada” coronavirus variant? All you need to know about the highly mutated strain spreading in the U.S.

March 27, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

a new one COVID-19 variants The virus known as Cicada has attracted attention as cases began to appear in several countries. Health officials say the symptoms of the Cicada variant are similar to other COVID-19 strains. (AFP) The strain, officially known as BA.3.2, is being closely tracked by agencies such as the Centers for Disease … Read more

Why is Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya’s dual-health role worrying Washington? world news

February 24, 2026 by WEB DESK TEAM

Jay Bhattacharya is now at the pinnacle of American public health. As director of the National Institutes of Health, he already oversees the country’s biomedical research agenda. Now, as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, he also temporarily controls the nation’s disease surveillance and response mechanisms. The unusual consolidation of power … Read more