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US WHO exit threatens global health security, ex-CDC official warns

The former head of the CDC's vaccine commission and former White House health official tells Euronews Health about the risks following the Trump administration's decision.

Euronews

US life expectancy has hit an all-time high — with two factors driving the rise

The average age of death in America last peaked in 2014 but has flagged ever since

The Independent UK

US life expectancy is improving after 2024 historic high, but still trails far behind the rest of the world

A firm goodbye to COVID from mortality stats.

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CDC Monitors Rising Measles Cases After Multiple Exposures at Major US Airports

You probably thought we left measles in the history books alongside scurvy and rickets. Yet, here we are again, watching alerts scroll across the screen about confirmed cases moving through major U.S. airports like IAD and LAX. The CDC is actively monitoring a rise in exposures, and it is not…

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A South Carolina measles outbreak has residents panicking, but RFK Jr.’s CDC official dismissed the chaos with a chilling remark

They are ignoring the problem.

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US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations

Move is dramatic departure for advisory group under Kirk Milhoan, who says he dislikes the term ‘established science’

The Guardian - US

You Won’t Believe What CDC Just Warned About This Flu Season

Public health officials are closely monitoring this year’s flu season as new data reveals a shift in the dominant virus strain. While many Americans have already received their annual shot, a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a challenge: the circulating H3N2 strain has…

Budget and the Bees

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South Carolina's measles outbreak nears 790 cases — making it the biggest in decades

Nearly 790 people, primarily children, have been infected in South Carolina's ongoing measles outbreak, officials report.

LiveScience

Measles may now be a permanent resident of the U.S. again, and it might be connected to something that started in Texas

So much for healthy America!

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Flu cases are finally dropping - but don’t let your guard down, doctors warn

At least 19 million cases and 44 pediatric deaths reported this flu season

The Independent UK

Why Aren't We Talking About A Virus With Up To 90% Fatality Rate? Inside The Nipah Outbreak Asia Missed

Taiwan officially classifies Nipah virus—which kills 80–91% of infected people—as a Category 5 notifiable disease following India's outbreak, raising critical questions about media silence surrounding a pathogen deadlier than COVID-19.

International Business Times UK

Nearly half of CDC databases aren’t being updated as experts sound alarm over gaps in health data

‘The consequences will be dire,’ former NIAID director Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo warns

The Independent UK

Airports across Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India

Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan rush to detect and prevent spread of Nipah virus from travellers

The Independent UK

Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies

Dr. William Foege, a leader in the global eradication of smallpox, has died

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

CDC seeks to block ‘never use alone’ messaging used by overdose prevention groups

The phrase is part of ‘harm reduction 101’, which has led to significant declines in overdose fatalities in the US

The Guardian - US

Meet the OB-GYNs fighting back against Trump’s ‘guerrilla war on science’

As some medical groups cave to the Trump administration, the American College of OB-GYNs is taking a stand

Euronews

The United States has officially left WHO, ending a year of controversial health reforms

22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions.

Axios

The 30-year high in US measles cases, in one chart

Why the U.S. is on track to lose its measles "elimination status."

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The Independent UK

CDC’s deputy director says measles outbreak is ‘cost of doing business’ in a global economy

‘This is appalling and not how public health leaders typically respond to ongoing outbreaks of preventable infectious diseases,’ one public health expert responded

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Urgent Warning: Popular Superfood Powder Linked to Bacterial Outbreak

Federal health agencies recently issued a serious warning regarding a widely used wellness supplement. The FDA and CDC connected a cluster of Salmonella illnesses to a specific brand of greens powder sold online. Shoppers can find this product on major platforms like Amazon and Walmart, which means the contamination poses…

The Independent UK

Why the US measles review matters as experts warn of wider risk

The re-evaluation is largely symbolic, contingent on whether a single measles chain has spread uninterrupted within the country

International Business Times

Measles Reaches Clemson University as South Carolina Outbreak Explodes to 558 Cases, Worst in Nation

Clemson University confirms measles case as South Carolina outbreak explodes to 558 cases, worst in US. Nearly 98% of students vaccinated, but case emerges from Spartanburg County epidemic that doubled in one week. Contact tracing underway, 531 in quarantine statewide. Health officials warn outbreak will worsen before improving.

International Business Times UK

Chicken Listeria Contamination Sparks Health Fears, Triggers Mass Recall in 7 States

Almost 14,000 pounds of chicken breasts were recalled due to listeria contamination. The issue now sparks health concerns among consumers.

LiveScience

Why is flu season so bad this year?

Flu season in the U.S. is particularly bad this year, and a new branch of the flu family tree may be to blame.

The Independent UK

Fewer kids are vaccinated this year despite ‘super flu’ surging through communities

This is the worst flu season in decades, with at least 18 million people infected so far this year

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