Nearly 500 confirmed cases of measles across 19 US states, says CDC Government reports largest outbreak is in Texas, and 70 people across US needing hospitalization The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2025
Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public water Experts say the benefits of fluoride in public water outweigh any risks The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
The Latest: Trump effect: Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally President Donald Trump is citing his authority over diplomatic negotiations as he seeks Supreme Court approval to deport more immigrants to be imprisoned in El Salvador The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
RFK Jr’s health agency shake-up leaves addiction treatment uncertain Naloxone distribution and the 988 crisis line could also be affected The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
RFK Jr is axing 10,000 employees at Health Department in dramatic restructuring Critics condemn cost in health and lives The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
RFK Jr plans 10,000 job cuts in restructuring of US health department Health secretary aims to close regional offices and establish new division called ‘administration for a healthy America’ The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2025
HHS to cut 10,000 jobs, ‘streamline’ operations - Roll Call The department outlined plans to cut 10,000 jobs, in addition to the about 10,000 employees who left voluntarily earlier this year. Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025
Trump administration at ‘war’ with mRNA technology: scientists alarmed vaccine skeptics could kill research Public health experts are sounding the alarm over recent move by the NIH to collect information about funding for research into mRNA technology The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2025
Targeting FDA user fees would leave agency gutted, experts say - Roll Call Critics worry that the user fee program creates a conflict of interest between the FDA and pharmaceutical companies. Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025
States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
Senate Finance advances Oz nomination to lead CMS - Roll Call If confirmed, Oz would be responsible for the agency that oversees health care coverage for 160 million Americans. Roll Call · Mar 25, 2025
Measles outbreak sends warning for future of infectious disease - Roll Call A measles outbreak in Texas has spread, spurring concerns about the impact of a drop in vaccine uptake nationwide. Roll Call · Mar 25, 2025
How eating undercooked pork could leave your body and brain riddled with tapeworm larvae Eating undercooked meat is never a good idea – it can give you a nasty case of food poisoning within 24 hours. And there are other, longer-term risks to be wary of too. The Conversation · Mar 24, 2025
The new (prebiotic) soda wars Prebiotic sodas take center stage in the battle for health Salon · Mar 24, 2025
Reason · Mar 24, 2025 Everyone Is Wrong About RFK Jr. and Cellphones There's no strong evidence that cellphones cause cancer. There also isn't strong evidence that cellphones cause teen depression.
Reason · Mar 24, 2025 RFK Jr. Wants To Ban Food Dyes. Would That Really Improve Public Health? Such a regulation would override consumer choice for scientifically shaky reasons.
The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2025 ‘The goal is to disassemble public health’: experts warn against US turn to vaccine skepticism As measles sickens hundreds and health secretary RFK Jr spreads dubious information, experts sound the alarm
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025 RFK Jr. and Djokovic share a passion for tennis along with their views about vaccines Robert F
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2025 ‘We will work with Congress’: Linda McMahon promises cooperation in push to dismantle Education department Trump will work with Congress and follow the law as he dismantles Department of Education, secretary insists
The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2025 More US states report measles cases amid vaccine misinformation Ohio, Maryland and Alabama among states to report new cases, with 378 confirmed in first few months of 2025
Reason · Mar 21, 2025 The Trump Administration's HIV Prevention Contradictions Is shutting down the CDC's HIV prevention division a good idea?
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025 Texas measles outbreak expected to last months - but it has spurred more vaccinations Measles cases in West Texas are still rising two months after the outbreak began
The Texas Tribune · Mar 21, 2025 Parents of Texas child who died of measles stand by decision to not vaccinate The measles vaccine has been proven to be safe and effective against the disease, which is highly contagious and can be life threatening.
Fortune · Mar 20, 2025 Michelle Obama on the health belief she shares with RFK Jr: 'It became a partisan issue' Obama, while appearing as a guest on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, looked back at her FLOTUS “Let’s Move” campaign.
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 Parents of unvaccinated 6-year-old killed by measles in Texas speak out. They still are anti-vax Children’s Health Defense official says parents affected by measles outbreak ‘would rather have’ untested treatments ‘than the MMR vaccination’