Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say As number of cases climbs past 1,000, experts say CDC is not taking obvious steps amid funding cuts The Guardian - US · Mar 5
US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down The Independent UK · Mar 4
Trump's pro-birth agenda failing moms As the Trump admin urges folks to have more kids, new data shows early pregnancy care moving in the wrong direction Salon · Mar 1
‘Viruses don’t know borders’: US anti-vaccine rhetoric could impact global measles crisis Experts say global measles vaccination rates are falling as Trump officials signal a deprioritization of the virus The Guardian - US · Feb 28
Lisa Rinna Alleges She Was Drugged With Fentanyl at 'Traitors' Party: What Happens When It Hits the Bloodstream Rinna alleged she was drugged, citing medical test results that she says showed fentanyl and high levels of amphetamines in her system. International Business Times UK · Feb 27
Teenager first Australian to die of meat allergy after tick bite Death during camping trip in 2022 was initially ruled as caused by acute asthma attack The Independent UK · Feb 27
RFK Jr downplays vaccine changes while Trump allies admit ‘politically risky’ liability ahead of midterms: report Americans who know of Kennedy’s vaccine policy changes think they will harm youth health, polling suggests The Independent UK · Feb 27
The Return of Whooping Cough: Why This Old Disease Is Surging Again Whooping cough, a disease many people assumed was long under control, is making a dramatic and unsettling comeback. Across the United States and around the... Saving Advice · Feb 26
Walking vs Running for Weight Loss: Which Burns More Fat & Calories Faster? Walking vs running for weight loss explained: calorie burn, fat burning zones, and the best cardio for weight loss backed by science. Medical Daily · Feb 26
COVID-19 and the Immune System: Latest Insights on Immunity and Long COVID COVID-19 and the immune system explained: immune response, coronavirus immunity, long COVID risks, and vaccine updates shaping protection in 2026. Medical Daily · Feb 26
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 · Feb 26
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 · Feb 25
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 · Feb 24
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 · Feb 24
Medical Daily · Feb 24 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.
Saving Advice · Feb 22 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...
The Independent UK · Feb 20 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
The Times of India · Feb 20 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 Guardian - US · Feb 19 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 · Feb 19 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 · Feb 19 ‘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
Salon · Feb 19 RFK Jr. is winning MAHA’s vaccine war In choosing a leading vaccine critic to run the CDC, the HHS secretary continues to endanger public health
Medical Daily · Feb 19 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.
The Times of India · Feb 19 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 Independent UK · Feb 18 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