The Latest Breaking News from CDC

Trump gutted key research programs studying violence. Experts say it will come at a heavy cost

Advocates say cuts to federal programs will ultimately lead to an increase in gun violence and domestic attacks

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2025

Second US Child Dies Of Measles, Almost 650 Ill: Officials

A measles outbreak has killed a second child in the southwestern United States, authorities said Sunday, with almost 650 people now infected as the highly contagious disease spreads.

International Business Times · Apr 7, 2025

Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

Government staffing cuts have gutted a small U.S. health agency that aims to protect workers

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025

The shingles vaccine could decrease dementia risk

Older adults may want to seek out the shingles vaccine if they already haven't.

Fortune · Apr 3, 2025

‘Fertilization president’ has gutted fed’s IVF team, report says

‘I’ll be known as the fertilization president’ said Trump weeks before he axed the IVF department

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Kids infected with measles face long-term health consequences. Vaccines can prevent all of them.

Measles can erase the immune system's "memory" and cause a rare but fatal health condition. The MMR vaccine prevents these repercussions, evidence shows.

LiveScience · Apr 3, 2025

RFK Jr. Hires a Vaccine 'Skeptic' To Find the Cause of Autism

A perfect example of waste, fraud, and abuse.

Reason · Apr 3, 2025

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

The job of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention carries immense responsibility for shaping health policies, responding to crises and maintaining trust in public health institutions.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025

Traveller to the US and Europe at higher risk of catching measles: Precautions to take

The US and other European countries have been facing a measles outbreak with as many as 483 cases across the American states of California, Florida, Ohio, Vermont, Texas, New Mexico, and Kansas, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In Europe, an analysis by the World Health…

The Times of India · Apr 2, 2025

Trump Admin Cuts Key Staff Involved In FDA's Bird Flu Response Amid Widespread HHS Layoffs

The job cuts have impacted researchers, scientists, and senior officials, leading to the loss of key figures who shaped U.S. policies on drug approvals, medical research, and public health.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025