The Centers for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a landmark report confirming that US life expectancy reached a record high of 79 years in 2024.

The average U.S. life expectancy has hit a new high, rebounding to numbers similar to those before the deadly COVID-19 ...

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to 79 years in 2024 — its highest level on record — driven by notable declines in drug ...

U.S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday ...

Covid-19 hospitalization rates have decreased over time, but about 38,000 children were hospitalized with Covid-19 during the 2023-24 season, according to the CDC report – more than 1 hospitalization ...

"The wastewater viral activity levels may indicate the risk of infection in an area," the CDC explains.

Infant protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by maternal RSV vaccination or receipt of RSV monoclonal antibody ...

Florida reported 20 outbreaks of flu in 12 counties Jan. 4-10. What to know about symptoms, when to call a doctor.

Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump ...

A rural Illinois bar opening event in February was linked to a COVID-19 outbreak of at least 46 cases, a school closure and the hospitalization of a long-term care facility resident, according to a ...

Respiratory viruses are usually most active from October through March, health officials say.