First case of measles reported on Clemson University’s campus
South Carolina has been grappling with a fast-moving outbreak that has infected hundreds, mostly young people under the age of 20.
Thoracic surgeon explains the health impact of poor air quality, including from wildfire smoke
The rise in wildfires globally brings into sharp focus how such disasters increasingly threaten our health and security.
US respiratory virus activity reaches high levels as flu, RSV spread
Respiratory virus activity across the United States has climbed to high levels, driven by increases in influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity
Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 52
Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 52, ending December 27, 2025. Key points
Seasonal influenza activity is elevated and continues to increase across the country.
Wildfire smoke is a national crisis & it’s worse than you think
Wildfire smoke is an emerging nationwide crisis for the United States. Supercharged by climate change, blazes are swelling into monsters that consume vast landscapes and entire towns.
Cold Climate Impact on Air-Pollution-Related Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review
In cold temperatures, vehicles idle more, have high cold-start emissions including greenhouse gases, and have less effective exhaust filtration systems, which can cause up to ten-fold more harmful vehicular emissions.
World’s most contagious virus detected at two major US airports amid holiday traffic
A case of measles was identified in a passenger at terminals B & C on Dec. 12, according to a New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) press release.
Study Finds Wildfire Smoke Releases More Harmful Gases Than Expected
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Wildfires may be sending far more harmful pollution into the air than scientists once believed, according to new research.
Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the virus arrived as expected, cases are rising faster, compared with previous years.
Measles case count hits 124 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
The number of confirmed measles cases reported in an outbreak in West Texas is now at 124, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update Tuesday, an increase of 34 since late last week.