Report examines appliance use for cooking frozen stuffed chicken products among US consumers
US report examines cooking frozen stuffed chicken in appliances other than ovens
A report describes the use of appliances other than ovens to cook frozen stuffed chicken products among US consumers. No study results, safe…
A new report notes that Americans use microwaves and air fryers to cook frozen stuffed chicken, but offers no safety data or conclusions.
Erratum notice published for MMWR Vol. 71, No. 42; no study data available
What does this medical report correction mean for you?
This is an erratum notice for MMWR Vol. 71, No. 42. No study design, population, or results are reported. Clinicians should not use this not…
This correction notice updates a previous CDC report, reminding readers to check for official fixes to ensure they have accurate health info…
Case report describes human rabies in Texas boy after bat bite
A boy in Texas got rabies after a bat bite. What does this tell us?
A case report describes a young boy in Texas who developed rabies after a bat bite. This single case demonstrates a temporal association but…
A Texas boy developed rabies after a bat bite, proving the disease can spread to humans and remains almost always fatal once symptoms start.
Possible mpox exposures described in patients without reported male-to-male sexual contact
How are people getting mpox without male-to-male sexual contact?
An observational report from six U.S. jurisdictions described possible mpox exposures among patients who did not report male-to-male sexual …
Health officials are tracking mpox cases in people who didn't report male-to-male sexual contact to understand how the virus is spreading.
RSV disease severity compared to COVID-19 and influenza in hospitalized older adults
Study compares RSV severity to COVID-19 and flu in hospitalized older adults
An observational report from the IVY Network across 20 U.S. states examined disease severity among hospitalized adults aged ≥60 years with R…
A new report compares how serious respiratory syncytial virus is for hospitalized older adults against hospital stays for COVID-19 and the f…
Human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus co-circulation described in US
Two common respiratory viruses are circulating together in the US
A non-peer-reviewed report described co-circulation of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United Stat…
Two common respiratory viruses are circulating together in the US, creating a pattern that could lead to more people getting sick this seaso…
Report examines adverse social determinants of health prevalence across U.S. racial and ethnic groups
How do life challenges like housing and food insecurity affect different racial groups?
An observational report describes the prevalence of adverse social determinants of health and health-related social needs among U.S. adults …
A new report maps how housing and food insecurity affect different racial and ethnic groups across the United States, highlighting where sup…
Cross-sectional survey examines tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students
How many U.S. teens are using tobacco products right now?
A cross-sectional surveillance report describes tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students, using the 2022 National Yout…
A new report compares 2023 and 2022 data to track how tobacco use among U.S. middle and high school students is changing right now.
Report describes tuberculosis-related practices among US health care providers
Report examines tuberculosis-related practices among U.S. health care providers
A non-research report describes tuberculosis-related practices among health care providers in the United States. No study design, sample siz…
A new report describes tuberculosis-related practices among health care providers in the United States.
Five women with ocular syphilis in Michigan cluster shared a common sex partner
Five women in Michigan developed eye syphilis after contact with same partner
A case series describes five women in Southwest Michigan diagnosed with ocular syphilis who all reported the same male sex partner. This des…
Five women in Michigan developed eye syphilis after sharing a sex partner, highlighting the need for testing and treatment to protect vision…
Survey finds more than half of U.S. adults take actions to protect hearing at amplified music events
Are most Americans protecting their hearing at loud concerts?
A survey of U.S. adults found that more than half report taking actions to protect their hearing at events with amplified music. The survey …
More than half of U.S. adults say they take steps to protect their hearing at loud concerts and festivals with amplified music.
Survey examines problems paying medical bills among US adults in families during 2020-2021
How many American families struggled to pay medical bills last year?
A US survey report examined the percentage of adults in families having problems paying medical bills during 2020-2021. The specific prevale…
A recent survey confirms that affording healthcare remains a significant challenge for many American families struggling to pay medical bill…