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Are Indian American women 'unscreened and overlooked' amid breast cancer risk in the US?

Indian American women face a growing breast cancer crisis, being overlooked due to cultural norms and data gaps. Rising incidence, particularly in younger women, is linked to lifestyle shifts and dense breast tissue. Lower screening rates mean later diagnoses, highlighting an urgent need for targeted outreach and better data collection…

The Times of India

Trump’s surgeon general pick dodges vaccine questions at Senate hearing

Critics concerned as Casey Means, aligned with RFK Jr on vaccine stance, does not have active medical license

The Guardian - US

States sue Trump administration over changes to childhood vaccine recommendations

More than a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its changes to vaccine recommendations for children

The Independent UK

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Why Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya's dual health roles has Washington worried

The CDC’s top job has been unsettled for months. President Donald Trump’s initial nominee, former Florida representative David Weldon, failed to secure sufficient Senate support. Susan Monarez, a longtime federal scientist who stepped in as interim director and was later nominated permanently, was subsequently pushed out. Jim O’Neill, a deputy…

The Times of India

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates 2026: Booster Shots, Effectiveness, and Expert Guidance

COVID vaccines and booster shots 2025–2026 offer 80–95% protection against JN.1 and KP.2 variants, reducing severe illness and hospitalization.

Medical Daily

Health Alert: 7 States Reporting a Surge in Norovirus Cases

Norovirus cases are rising across the U.S., and several states are seeing sharper increases than usual this winter. This highly contagious stomach virus spreads quickly...

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Tourist died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease at Vegas off-Strip casino, lawsuit says

The Alabama man’s Legionella infection left him unable to speak in full sentences in the weeks following his Vegas stay, court documents claim

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Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to head CDC in addition to NIH

President Trump has appointed Indian-American Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead both the NIH and CDC, a first for federal health leadership. This consolidation aims to synchronize health policy, bridging research and implementation. Bhattacharya, a physician and health economist, previously co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration, advocating against universal Covid -19 lockdowns.

The Times of India

CDC vaccine panel meeting postponed amid RFK Jr bid to reshape policy

Postponement of ACIP meeting this month comes as US pediatricians challenge committee’s legitimacy in court

The Guardian - US

Experts warn NIH director now leading CDC will push ‘RFK Jr’s agenda’

RFK Jr ally Jay Bhattacharya was named acting director of the CDC and will be fourth leader in a year to head agency

The Guardian - US

‘We’re no longer attracting top talent’: the brain drain killing American science

As Trump slashes science funding, young researchers flee abroad. Without solid innovation, the US could cease to have the largest biomedical ecosystem in the world

The Guardian - US

Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: Why Doctors Are Limiting and Cutting Back on Prescriptions

Antibiotic resistance is rising as doctors limit prescriptions to curb overuse, protect drug safety, and prevent deadly superbugs.

Medical Daily

Trump admin appoints Covid lockdown critic Dr Jay Bhattacharya as CDC chief

The director of the National Institutes of Health is poised to take on one of the most powerful roles in American public health. Dr Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian-origin physician and health economist, is set to become acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to reports…

The Times of India

FDA issues urgent recall of trendy supplement after three people fall ill in US

Three people with salmonella infections said they had taken the supplements

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NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official

Roll Call

Kennedy’s push to find cause of autism divides Hill Republicans

One year into his term, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on autism is polarizing Capitol Hill Republicans.

The Independent UK

US issues travel warning to island hotspot because of a disease outbreak

Chikungunya cannot spread from person to person, but it can cause severe joint pain, head and muscle aches, fatigue, and other symptoms in those who do become infected

LiveScience

Risk of death from pregnancy in the US is 44 times higher than that from abortion, new analysis reveals

A figure commonly used to compare the risk of death from pregnancy compared with the risk of death from abortion might be based on outdated data, a new study suggests.

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The Independent UK

RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it’s eroding

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore

Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”

Reason

The Feds Won't Certify Safe Vaccines Anymore. The Private Sector Is Stepping Up To Do It.

The American Medical Association launched a project to evaluate safety and efficacy of vaccines.

The Independent UK

Percentage of Americans who see flu and measles vaccines as safe is declining

A new survey’s findings come amid a historic year for measles and flu, including the largest measles outbreak since 2000

LiveScience

Diagnostic dilemma: Teenager contracts rare 'welder's anthrax,' marking the ninth known case ever reported

A teenager training to be a welder contracted a rare and dangerous lung infection, prompting a combined state and federal investigation.

The Independent UK

The unexpected benefit of getting your annual flu shot

The number of Americans who are getting vaccinated for any respiratory illness is falling

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5 Unhealthiest US States in 2026 — and What It Means for Your Money

Here are the five unhealthiest states in the U.S. in 2026 and what that could mean for household budgets and take home pay.

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