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New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting

Dr. Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is promising to advocate for the agency while addressing staff burnout and understaffing issues

The Independent UK

The CDC has a new director – now comes the hard part

The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 5, 2026, is only the second CDC director to face Senate confirmation. Congress adopted the process for the agency after the COVID-19 pandemic to bring more scrutiny to one of…

The Conversation

New CDC director is urged to address ‘zombie programs’ that were halted by Trump’s DOGE cuts

The Trump administration sent layoff notices to thousands of employees at the CDC and other federal health agencies in April 2025

The Independent UK

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New CDC Director Confirmed as Agency Juggles Measles, Cyclospora and a Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak

The Senate confirmed Erica Schwartz as CDC director. She inherits three active outbreaks and an agency down roughly a quarter of its staff.

Medical Daily

Generation Buzz: Half of US kids under 5 have caffeine in their daily diet, report shows

The sleep-robbing stimulant isn’t just lurking in soda, either

The Independent UK

CDC, public health preparedness nominees advance in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to serve as a key assistant secretary, two leadership roles that the administration has struggled to fill. The committee voted 12-11 along party lines to…

Roll Call

Cyclospora Cases Rise to 4,173 as Recalled Lettuce Outbreak Spreads Across 41 States, Even as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Situation 'Under Control'

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said thousands more suspected cases remain under investigation as federal and state officials probe a multistate outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.

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US measles cases set to surpass last year’s record high – and it’s only July

2025 was the worst year for measles in America in over three decades

The Independent UK

FDA says recall on Taylor Farms lettuce remains active despite ‘false positive’ on cyclospora outbreak - and denies apologizing to company

The FDA said a recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico still stood

The Independent UK

CDC nominee walks tightrope on vaccines, service under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday attempted to demonstrate that she can restore trust in the agency, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing. The issue of vaccines took center stage during the hearing for Erica Schwartz, who sought…

Roll Call

Trump’s CDC nominee vows to ‘never betray the science’ in Senate hearing

Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency.

The Independent UK

Everything I’ve eaten as a paranoid vegetarian to avoid the explosive diarrhea parasite sweeping the US

IN FOCUS: The outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to contaminated produce like lettuce. Ellie Muir, who eats a plant-based diet, shares her (not recommended) approach to avoiding the parasite at all costs

The Independent UK

Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ is spreading across the US

The main symptoms of infection include loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea and fatigue

The Independent UK

Kids as young as six are being given weight-loss drugs as a way to curb obesity before it gets too late

About 21 percent of U.S. children between the ages of two and 19 have obesity, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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How the 2026 Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Changes Prescription Budgeting

A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that 9 in 10 older adults rely on prescription drugs to maintain...

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How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, the workforce at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has weathered uncertainty and change.

Latin Times

CDC Admits It Deliberately Delayed COVID-19 Vaccine Study Showing Reduced Hospitalizations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing growing scrutiny after officials acknowledged the agency intentionally delayed the release of a study showing the effectiveness of the latest COVID-19 booster, a decision now fueling debate over transparency and public health messaging.

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5 Balance Exercises Every Senior Should Do Today to Help Reduce Fall Risk This Year

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls among adults 65 and older caused more than 38,000 deaths in 2021 and led to...

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Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

The Times of India

Ebola outbreak: Flights diverted, borders tightened — how countries are taking precautions

In response to a severe Ebola outbreak, countries worldwide are tightening travel restrictions. The US has implemented mandatory screenings for incoming passengers at Washington Dulles from areas affected by the outbreak, while Uganda has halted transportation connections with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Mary Sue

The CDC says America’s sleep crisis is getting worse. So travelers are checking into retreats run by ‘dream experts’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just confirmed what most of us already know – America’s sleep crisis is getting worse. Now, travelers are fighting back by booking retreats run by so-called “dream experts,” turning rest into the main event of their vacations. According to Us Weekly, sleep…

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9 Health Symptoms Older Adults Often Mistake for Normal Aging — But Shouldn’t

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that about 1 in 10 adults 45+ report experiencing worsening memory loss or confusion....

The Economic Times

What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habits

Walking is widely regarded as the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity, requiring no equipment or gym access while fitting easily into daily routines. However, a large-scale study published in PLOS ONE, using data from nearly 400,000 adults in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey system,…

The Mary Sue

Trump says the hantavirus outbreak is ‘under control’ but the CDC’s emergency response tells a different story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just classified the hantavirus outbreak as a “Level 3” emergency response, but the president says it’s already “under control.” That contradiction is raising eyebrows as health agencies scramble to contain the virus spreading among passengers of a Dutch cruise ship. The CDC activated…

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Hantavirus is a warning. We must listen

The Dutch cruise ship incident probably isn’t the next pandemic. That doesn’t mean we’re risk-free from outbreaks

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