Naming a former Imperial Brands executive for a CDC job is the latest example, advocates say, of tobacco industry influence in Trump administration.

Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels in nearly a decade, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of mid-April, 71 out of every 100,000 ER visits in the US were related to tick bites,

According to the CDC, 31 million people in the United States are bitten by a tick every year. In 2026, the CDC reported that tick bites are higher than normal in many parts of the country during this time of year.

PHOENIX — The CDC is reporting that ER visits for tick bites are higher than usual. The CDC says that, according to its Bite Tracker, bites are reported at higher-than-normal levels in many parts of the country. Arizona is located in the CDC's WEST region for reporting purposes.

President Donald Trump made the announcement on Thursday in a Truth Social post.

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators on Wednesday that if Erica Schwartz is confirmed as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

A CDC study indicating Covid-19 vaccines halve hospitalizations was blocked from publication, sparking debate over political interference in scientific processes.

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