Once thought to be found mainly in Central and South America, Chagas disease has now been detected in 32 states in the U.S., including Florida.

The health agency says there have been cases and outbreaks, particularly in day care centers, schools and among school-aged children since August.

Susan Monarez was let go from her position as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wednesday, but said she would fight her termination in court.

Operations at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are in jeopardy after the ousting of the CDC director and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders

The resident became ill with severe symptoms in late August and remains hospitalized, the Maine CDC said Tuesday.

Hip pain is common amongst people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; slightly over 36% of adults in the U.S. experience lower limb pain. Almost 86% of full-time American workers spend long hours sitting at a desk,

The CDC is in turmoil, with outside groups stepping in to handle work once done by the agency. The upheaval follows Health Secretary Robert F.