Are too many Americans taking antidepressants? Drugs for treating depression are among the most prescribed category of medications in the U.S. – 1 in 6 American adults take them. The Conversation · Sep 10
GOP doctor-politicians break their oath Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall joins a list of conservative lawmakers who ignore their medical oath Salon · Sep 10
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak A Pennsylvania coroner confirms that the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths The Independent UK · Sep 9
Vulnerable Democrat turns to Zyn-style merchandise to boost her campaign Candidate running for re-election in a district that voted for Donald Trump in 2024 is leaning into nicotine habit that is particularly popular among young Republican men The Independent UK · Sep 9
What to expect as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s midterm convention High ranking Republicans and voters head to Dallas this week in a desperate attempt to rally support ahead of the midterms The Independent UK · Sep 8
Measles death undercuts RFK Jr.’s doubts Kennedy now acknowledges a Pennsylvania infant died from the virus, but the death still isn’t reflected in CDC data Salon · Sep 6
'Side of His Mouth Was Starting to Droop': Forensic Psychologist Flags 'Concerning' Trump Oval Office Footage A forensic psychologist's breakdown of Oval Office footage showing President Donald Trump apparently struggling to stay awake has renewed debate over his health and transparency. International Business Times UK · Sep 6
RFK Jr. responds after coroner confirms measles death in Pennsylvania IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 5
RFK Jr finally admits that measles was the cause of infant’s death in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania is one of three states, alongside South Carolina and Utah, that have been hit the hardest by measles this year The Independent UK · Sep 5
Six-week-old child in Pennsylvania died from measles, coroner says Officials decline to confirm whether death was one of two announced last week as Lancaster county outbreak grows The Guardian - US · Sep 4
Democrats Take a Swipe at RFK Jr. Over Food Recalls in 2026: How Many Have There Been? The controversy over food recalls during RFK Jr.'s tenure as US Health Secretary. Explore the debate over recall numbers and the political pressure for his resignation. International Business Times UK · Sep 4
Soda sales fizzle out after changes to food stamps prevent recipients from buying pop Restricting sugary drink purchases for SNAP recipients will ‘help put real food back at the center of the program,’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said The Independent UK · Sep 3
Mamdani Bans the Robot Teachers Plus: Times Square stabbing, free-range kids case, Gloria Steinem dies, and more... Reason · Sep 3
Federal Judge Rebukes RFK Jr.'s Health Agency for Using AI-Generated Studies To Slash Teen Pregnancy Grants A federal judge has paused the Trump administration's abstinence-only teen pregnancy programme, citing unreliable AI-generated references. The ruling does not restore the £49.1m in cancelled grants. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Pennsylvania doctors blast the Trump administration over measles deaths controversy: ‘I’ve lost trust in the CDC’ The CDC has been ‘thoroughly remade’ in RFK Jr’s image, a Pittsburgh infectious disease physician told The Independent
We Got This Covered · Sep 1 Health officials exclude two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania after RFK Jr’s ‘fabricated’ remark. Former CDC lead calls it ‘highly unusual’ The two deaths have been replaced by a note on CDC's website.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 US refusals of crucial newborn vitamin spike, raising risk of dangerous bleeding US hospitals report a significant rise in vitamin K shot refusals for newborns. This trend has accelerated sharply this year, increasing life-threatening bleeding risks. Girl babies are disproportionately affected by these increasing vitamin K refusal rates. Doctors express growing concern over the rising risk of catastrophic bleeding in newborns. Health…
The Guardian - US · Aug 31 US health officials exclude measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania from counts RFK Jr, the health secretary, has suggested the deaths were ‘fabricated’ while the CDC claimed it was reviewing them
The Independent UK · Aug 29 RFK Jr blames media and ‘demagogic politicians’ as he downplays ‘so-called measles deaths’ amid outbreak fears Measles cases surge to 35-year high as deaths in Pennsylvania spark clash between the governor and Trump’s health secretary
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials The recent announcement of Pennsylvania’s first measles-related deaths in decades has ignited a public feud among politicians and health officials who disagree over the role of the contagious disease in the fatalities
The Guardian - US · Aug 28 Vaccine misinformation spreads as RFK Jr suggests two measles deaths were ‘fabricated’ Anti-vaxxers are spreading conspiracy theories after two recent measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania
The Guardian - US · Aug 28 ‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research Experts warn the 336-page plan from RFK Jr’s advisers deflects federal dollars into unreliable alternative therapies
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28 First Thing: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises in Nepal-Tibet flood More than 1,300 people are missing in Nepal and in Tibet after catastrophic flash floods. Plus: Six months of the war in Iran
Salon · Aug 28 The high cost of MAGA manhood Masculinity on the right runs on consumption. Trump made the hallmarks of manhood pricier
Salon · Aug 27 Senator calls for probe of RFK's lies Meanwhile, Republican efforts to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress have hit a wall