The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the U.S. agency charged with protecting public health and safety by controlling disease outbreaks and promoting health.
A multi-state outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts has infected at least 55 people nationwide, including four hospitalizations. Cases are linked to Minnesota grower Everything Sprouts and its Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. FDA and CDC are coordinating testing and monitoring, with recalls and safety reviews ongoing.
Biotech researchers are developing methods to alter gene expression without changing the DNA sequence, using epigenome editing to treat chronic diseases. The approach differs from traditional gene editing by targeting when and where genes are expressed in cells.
A wave of rabies-related incidents has prompted health advisories in multiple U.S. states and Africa, with authorities cautioning the public on handling wildlife and meat from animals that die unexpectedly. The CDC reports rising inquiries and post-exposure treatments, while cases in bats, beavers and other wildlife highlight ongoing risks.
The measles outbreak is spreading within the United States, with Pennsylvania reporting over 1,200 cases and dozens of hospitalizations as vaccination rates remain below the level needed to halt transmission. Public health authorities are deploying resources and monitoring the evolving situation, while vaccination clinics seek to reach hesitant communities.
Drugmakers Moderna and Merck have released Phase 3 results showing their personalised mRNA vaccine, intismeran, plus the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) has reduced the two‑year risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 42% and distant metastasis or death by 38% in a trial of about 1,137 patients. Data were released after partial results leaked and will be presented at ESMO.
The CDC has confirmed 5,182 measles infections this year, the highest since 1991, with four deaths nationwide. Pennsylvania reports five deaths and is investigating a possible sixth; Wisconsin has reported one death and 431 measles cases. The tally marks a troubling rebound in a vaccine-preventable disease.