Summer is when families are most at risk for brain-eating amoebas. Infections are rare but can be deadly. What to know in ...

Infections of COVID-19 are growing or likely growing in half of the U.S. as of July 8, according to CDC estimates.

CDC data shows that in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, ER visits for RSV and flu are very high. COVID-19 visits are low. For all three counties, ER visits for flu and COVID-19 are increasing.

Mississippi is seeing extreme heat this summer. Energy experts offer tips to keep your home cool, and save on electric bills ...

Sexually transmitted diseases remain a persistent public health challenge in America: there were approximately 2.5 million ...

In the midst of rising cases on both the statewide and national levels, experts at the University of Mississippi Medical ...

The 2024-25 flu season has brought the highest number of cases since 2009, by some estimates, with South Mississippi health care workers still seeing an influx of patients. The latest data from ...

Flu map: TN, MS now at CDC’s highest activity level by: Jeremy Tanner Posted: Jan 29, 2025 / 05:58 PM CST Updated: Jan 29, 2025 / 09:15 PM CST ...

Three states are reporting low to moderate flu activity for the week ending Dec. 26, according to the CDC’s FluView report. 1. The percentage of visits to an outpatient provider for flu-like ...

Of his highest concern, Edney said he fears there could be CDC cuts to chronic disease program funding, which has been a key focus of his administration since becoming state health officer in 2021.