New kind of hospital coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close beds
As rural hospitals continue to struggle financially, a new type of hospital is slowly taking root…
Mumbai doctors blame pigeons for spike in lung disease
At his clinic in a northern suburb of Mumbai, Dr. Pralhad Prabhudesai stared at an X-ray, flipped…
What to know about the measles vaccine — from who should get one, to how long immunity lasts
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical…
Ontario's first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical…
Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
NEW YORK — Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older…
Coal power, traffic, waste burning a toxic smog cocktail in Indonesia's Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Against the backdrop of smokestacks from a nearby coal power plant, the…
WHO asks China for more information about rise in illnesses and pneumonia clusters
GENEVA — The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for…
Officials: Paper mill worker dead from fungal infection
A contract worker at a northern Michigan paper mill has died from a fungal infection that has forced…
Michigan paper mill temporarily closes due to fungal illness
A paper mill in northern Michigan is closing for up to three weeks for scrubbing after authorities…