Severe flu seasons in recent years have brought to light a little-known danger of influenza infections in kids: a rare brain ...

Dengue is one of several mosquito-borne illnesses found in Florida. The Florida Department of Health also conducts "statewide ...

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Susan Monarez to be President Donald Trump's director of the CDC. But who is she?

Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday in a 52-47 Senate ...

From vaccines to fluoride, here's what the newly confirmed CDC director Susan Monarez has said about some key health topics.

The Florida heatwave continues as a massive so-called "heat dome" brings dangerously hot temperatures to Orlando and Central ...

Susan Monarez is the first director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to require Senate confirmation. She's ...

First Coast YMCA gives 400+ kids swimming lessons at St. Augustine's Solomon Calhoun Center thanks to a grant from the CDC Foundation.

Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., claiming roughly 2,000 people annually, according to data ...

Thirteen people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, according to a report.

Moving south, Port St. Lucie, Naples and Cape Coral could see highs of 91, while Palm Beach was forecast for 87 degrees. Miami and Fort Lauderdale were forecast, respectively, for highs of 88 and 91 ...