Orlando, Florida – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been utilizing the National Death Index (NDI) to track mortality data for research purposes. This database provides information on deaths in the United States, allowing researchers to study trends and patterns related to various health conditions and demographics. The National Death Index is … Read more
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP, Pa. – An incident occurred at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facility in South Park Township, Allegheny County, resulting in one person being injured in a small explosion of hazardous waste material. The event took place on the Bruceton Research Center property, a 200-acre federal site housing laboratories for various … Read more
Atlanta, GA – The recent Listeria outbreak in the United States has led to damning consequences, with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advising individuals to refrain from consuming deli meats. The outbreak has claimed the lives of two individuals and resulted in numerous hospitalizations across the country. Listeria is a bacterium that … Read more
Chicago, IL – A recent listeria outbreak in multiple states has claimed the lives of two individuals and led to the hospitalization of at least 28 people, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The source of contamination has been linked to deli meats, prompting health officials to issue a warning … Read more
North Carolina – A recent multi-state outbreak of Listeria, potentially linked to deli meat consumption, has struck several individuals across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that one person from North Carolina has fallen ill due to this outbreak, highlighting the dangers associated with consuming certain deli meats. According to … Read more
Chicago, Illinois – As temperatures rise, the impact of extreme heat events on mortality rates has become a growing concern. Various factors affect the accuracy of estimating the true number of deaths linked to extreme heat, with many cases going unrecognized by medical examiners and improperly documented on death certificates. Often, deaths from heat exposure … Read more
Salt Lake City, Utah – Fatal drug overdoses in the United States saw a slight decrease in 2023, marking a reversal from previous years of alarming increases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data showing a 3% drop in overdose deaths, though the toll still claimed 107,543 lives last year, down from … Read more
Minneapolis, Minnesota – A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a troubling trend in 2020: the opioid-related death rate among Black Americans surpassed that of their white counterparts for the first time since the onset of the opioid crisis in the United States. The data showed a staggering 44% … Read more
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials found evidence suggesting that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines might have caused multiple deaths, despite previously denying any link between the vaccines and fatalities. This revelation has raised concerns about the safety of the vaccines and the transparency of health authorities. … Read more
Atlanta, Georgia – A recent salmonella outbreak that was traced back to cantaloupe has finally come to an end, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This widespread outbreak affected over 400 individuals in 44 states, resulting in 158 hospitalizations and tragically causing six deaths. The contaminated cantaloupe was not only distributed in the United … Read more