Florida education commissioner says states need to be more 'aggressive' with policy, go back to basics

Florida Department of Education Secretary Manny Diaz Jr. told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that the Sunshine State has become a model for paving the way for education freedom.

Why I dedicated my book on school choice to Randi Weingarten

Families are pushing back against the special interests that wish to selfishly protect their monopoly over the classroom at the expense of our children.

Classified docs 'credibly' suggest COVID originated from Wuhan lab leak, covered up by CCP: House Rep

Classified State Department records that members say “credibly suggest" COVID-19 originated from a “lab-related accident in Wuhan, China" a House subcommittee wrote in a letter

Ohio doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints has medical license reinstated

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, an Ohio doctor who gained notoriety for making false claims about COVID-19 vaccines, had her medical license reinstated after it was suspended.

As cholera cases rise worldwide, health officials sound 'concerning' alarm about vaccine shortages

As cholera continues to surge — and as vaccines remain in short supply — experts are warning about the global risk. Here's what to know about the bacterial disease.

China urged by state agencies to ramp up number of ICU beds

China has been urged to boost its number of intensive care unit beds as part of its public health strategy, according to a statement by several state agencies.

US shared intel with UK showing 'high likelihood' of COVID-19 lab leak: report

A British newspaper says Mike Pompeo, when he was the U.S. secretary of state, leaked "gobsmacking" information regarding the coronavirus lab-leak theory to the U.K.

8 important health stories to know about in case you missed them

As you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 key developments.

California tuberculosis outbreak kills 1, infects 14 as officials declare health emergency

A public health emergency has been announced in Long Beach, California after a deadly outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) resulted in one person dying and nine people being hospitalized.

Texas cats die on dairy farm after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu, CDC warns

A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm died after drinking raw milk from dairy cows affected with bird flu, according to a report from the CDC. An infectious disease expert commented.

Dairy farm worker infected with bird flu; CDC urges workers to wear protective gear

The CDC urged dairy workers to wear protective equipment when working near cows after a farm worker in Texas developed a serious eye infection while infected with bird flu.

Anti-Israel protesters slammed as being 'gutless' for wearing masks to hide identities: 'Opposite of courage'

Anti-Israel protesters are facing criticism for wearing masks and other face coverings while participating in demonstrations on American college campuses.

All GOP senators press Biden not to support expanding WHO pandemic authority

The entire GOP Senate conference signed onto a letter to President Biden, urging him not to support international agreements being proposed by the WHO for future pandemics.

Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease

Scientists say a mutated form of mpox, detected in a mining town in Congo, might spread more easily among people than previous outbreaks.

Pregnancy-related deaths back down to pre-pandemic levels, CDC data says

New CDC data shows that pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels after seeing an immense increase over the last couple of years.

Short questions with Dana Perino for Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel shares with Dana Perino what drew him to medicine, what constitutes effective leadership in health care and what he feels the U.S. learned from COVID.

High levels of resistant bacteria found in uncooked meats and raw dog food: ‘Red flag’

High levels of E. coli were found in uncooked meats and raw dog food sold in U.K. grocery stores, according to research presented last week at the ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona.

Staffing firm to pay $2.7M in DOJ settlement over mishandled COVID data

Insight Global, which performed COVID-19 contact tracing for the state of Pennsylvania, will pay $2.7 million in a Justice Department settlement.

House COVID committee calling for criminal probe into gain-of-function virus research in Wuhan

EcoHealth Alliance President Dr. Peter Daszak appeared before the subcommittee on Wednesday to testify on the work of his organization before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence allowed back in lab after lock out

Chinese scientist Zhang Yongzhen, the first person to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus, regained access to his lab after being locked out and staging a sit-in protest.

EcoHealth Alliance president to testify on COVID origins, Wuhan lab taxpayer-funded research

EcoHealth Alliance President Peter Daszak is expected to publicly testify on Wednesday before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Bird flu could spread to cows outside US, head of WHO flu program says

The U.S. confirmed the presence of the bird flu in American cow herds. The W.H.O. said there is risk of the disease spreading to other countries.

Chinese scientist, first to publish COVID sequence, protests lab lockout

Zhang Yongzhen, the first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China, staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after being locked out by authorities.

Pelosi accuses MSNBC host of being a Trump 'apologist' for adding context to job numbers

Former Madame Speaker Nancy Pelosi snapped at MSNBC host Katy Tur when she said that bad job numbers under Trump could at least be partially attributed to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Trial begins for 7 Minnesotans charged with stealing more than $40 million from pandemic food program

Prosecutors say the scheme is one of the largest pandemic-related fraud cases in the country. The defendants allegedly stole more than $40 million.

Police hiring sees uptick across US after years of decline, survey shows

U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time in years. Many larger departments have increased officer pay.

Amid bird flu spread, experts reveal if it's safe to drink milk: 'Indirect concern'

Traces of bird flu have been detected in pasteurized milk, leaving many people wondering if it’s safe to drink. Doctors offered their insights about the potential risk.

Fauci to testify publicly before Congress for 1st time since retirement

Dr. Anthony Fauci has agreed to testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in June, a House panel investigating the origins of COVID-19 and the government's response.

Bird flu virus found in grocery store milk, but no risk to customers, FDA says

Bird flu virus has been found in samples of pasteurized milk on grocery store shelves but there is no risk to customers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.

Republic of the Congo declares monkeypox epidemic after more than a dozen cases confirmed

The Republic of the Congo has declared a monkeypox epidemic after confirming 19 cases across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville, officials said.

West Virginia hospital confirms first case of measles since 2009

A West Virginia health official emphasized the seriousness of measles after the state detected its first case since 2009. Measles cases have spiked nationwide this year.

With whooping cough cases on the rise, do you need a booster vaccine?

As whooping cough (pertussis) cases surge globally, experts offer their insights on symptoms, prevention and vaccination requirements. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

World Health Organization approves updated cholera vaccine to combat surge in cases

The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.

Rand Paul says email exchange between top Fauci aide and EcoHealth ‘looks like a cover-up’

Sen. Rand Paul highlighted a series of email exchanges between Dr. Anthony Fauci top adviser Dr. David Morens and EcoHealth Alliance President Dr. Peter Daszak that showed Daszak feared permanently losing government funding.

World Health Organization, experts reach landmark agreement on how to define airborne diseases

The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have established a consensus on what it means for a disease to spread through the air, officials said.

Ex-pharmacy exec faces sentencing in Michigan woman's death linked to tainted steroids

The head of a specialty pharmacy will be sentenced in Michigan for 11 deaths more than a decade ago that were tied to tainted steroids, according to officials.

Biden admin launches partnership with 50 countries to stifle future pandemics

President Biden's administration is launching a program to assist 50 countries in identifying and responding to infectious diseases to prevent future pandemics.

Animal protection group warns of high risk of animal-to-human diseases in Chinese fur farms

Human Society International's study of five Chinese fur farms found them to have poor conditions and high risk of developing diseases that could transfer from animals to humans.

5 things veteran NPR editor exposed in stunning criticism of own employer’s liberal bias

Veteran NPR editor Uri Berliner's Free Press bombshell offered an inside look at NPR’s drift from only being "a bit to the left" in 2011 to its current liberal activism.

Georgia health officials link third measles case to unvaccinated international traveler

Georgia health officials have confirmed a third case of measles linked to an individual who does not live in the U.S. and had traveled internationally with a group of students.

Biden is dangerously unready for a virus spreading globally. Here are 4 things to change

A virus is rapidly evolving and spreading globally.

Father fights to find cure for his son’s cancer

Father Fernando Goldszstein has raised millions to find a cure for a rare brain tumor his son teenage son was diagnosed with at age 7 called Medulloblstoma.

US measles cases are up in 2024. What's driving the increase?

The number of U.S cases of measles, one of the world's most contagious diseases which can lead to serious complications, are so far this year nearly double the total case count for all of last year.

Rand Paul claims 'smoking gun' ties Fauci, NIH to research with 'desire' to create COVID-type virus

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., sounded off on "America Reports" after he sent 15 federal agencies' letters asking for more information on the "DEFUSE Project."

Ask a doc: ‘How can I get rid of a cold sore as quickly as possible?’

Got a cold sore and wondering what you can do? Fox News Digital consulted with experts to determine the best course of action for dealing with an unsightly fever blister.

Republican senator slams 'unserious' efforts by Congress to hold Biden, COVID authorities accountable

Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Tuesday warned that the federal government has grown so large that oversight and accountability is nearly impossible.

NPR editor found registered Democrats outnumbered Republicans 87 to zero in newsroom

An NPR editor blowing the whistle on the newsroom found an 87-to-zero ratio in registered Democrats versus Republicans in its headquarters of Washington, D.C.