Measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, meaning that there was not continuous transmission of the virus in the country for 12 months or more. But 2025 marked a record year with the most ...

The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering strives to be a global driver of pioneering interdisciplinary research, innovative education, and translational practice that enhances human ...

Frederik Bang, D, served as chair of the Departments of Parasitology from 1953 to 1955 and Pathobiology from 1955 to 1981. His research was noted for translating the microscopic to the macroscopic. Dr ...

The U.S. has reported more than 1,600 cases of measles to date in 2025, the largest number of cases since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Effectively responding to a measles outbreak ...

Medical misinformation has the potential to negatively impact health outcomes for people who have been marginalized. This reality became all too clear during the COVID-19 pandemic when medical ...

The CDC also reports estimates of both medical and non-medical exemptions to vaccination requirements. While medical exemptions remained stable at 0.2% in 2024-25, non-medical exemptions reached an ...

A team of experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Bloomberg School of Public Health have crafted a new tool for lawmakers to write effective safe firearm storage laws.

The fluoride in our water has passively protected the oral health of Americans for decades by reducing cavities, tooth decay, and dental health disparities. So much so, that the CDC has declared ...

The White House is taking steps to close the "gun show loophole.” We commend the administration for prioritizing gun violence prevention. However, research shows that more must be done.

Every year, typically at the end of January, teams of canvassers conduct a vital survey to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in America. This survey informs the U.S. Department of ...

On July 13, FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the two-dose Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 and over. The FDA's advisory panel recommended issuing the EUA in June, but ...

Two people are standing in line at the grocery store. One has a cart full of instant ramen, hot dogs, ice cream, and soda, and the other has a cart full of whole grain bread, breakfast cereal, creamy ...