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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 Times of India

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

The Independent UK

NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official

The Independent UK

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Kennedy’s push to find cause of autism divides Hill Republicans

One year into his term, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on autism is polarizing Capitol Hill Republicans.

Roll Call

US issues travel warning to island hotspot because of a disease outbreak

Chikungunya cannot spread from person to person, but it can cause severe joint pain, head and muscle aches, fatigue, and other symptoms in those who do become infected

The Independent UK

Risk of death from pregnancy in the US is 44 times higher than that from abortion, new analysis reveals

A figure commonly used to compare the risk of death from pregnancy compared with the risk of death from abortion might be based on outdated data, a new study suggests.

LiveScience

RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it’s eroding

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping U.S. health policy as HHS secretary, and doctors say his changes are eroding trust

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RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here's what the public doesn't know anymore

Health experts say the federal government now shares less public health data, even after Robert F_ Kennedy Jr_ promised “radical transparency.”

The Independent UK

The Feds Won't Certify Safe Vaccines Anymore. The Private Sector Is Stepping Up To Do It.

The American Medical Association launched a project to evaluate safety and efficacy of vaccines.

Reason

Percentage of Americans who see flu and measles vaccines as safe is declining

A new survey’s findings come amid a historic year for measles and flu, including the largest measles outbreak since 2000

The Independent UK

Diagnostic dilemma: Teenager contracts rare 'welder's anthrax,' marking the ninth known case ever reported

A teenager training to be a welder contracted a rare and dangerous lung infection, prompting a combined state and federal investigation.

LiveScience

The unexpected benefit of getting your annual flu shot

The number of Americans who are getting vaccinated for any respiratory illness is falling

The Independent UK

5 Unhealthiest US States in 2026 — and What It Means for Your Money

Here are the five unhealthiest states in the U.S. in 2026 and what that could mean for household budgets and take home pay.

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44 Unreasonably Hilarious Selfies That Perfectly Capture The Chaotic Energy Of A Mom On Social Media

Many mothers are in a league of their own when it comes to taking selfies for social media. For them, it’s vibes over likes. It took just one brave person to try it out, a whole bunch followed, and “Facebook mom” suddenly became the aesthetic we never knew we needed.…

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Salmonella Outbreak 2026: Check Your Pantry for These Two Common Health Supplements

Supplements are intended to boost health, but a recent multi-state Salmonella outbreak in 2026 has turned morning wellness routines into a significant risk. Two major “superfood” brands are currently at the center of a federal investigation. The FDA and CDC are tracking at least 65 illnesses across 28 states, with…

Texas Observer

How to Cause a Dysfunctional Government

On RFK, Jr., Trump v. Slaughter, and the serious flaw of the right’s unitary executive theory.

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CDC Red Alert: Measles Exposure Confirmed at Disneyland’s Goofy’s Kitchen

A trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth” usually ends with souvenirs and photos, but for some families, it may have ended with a CDC Red Alert. Health officials have confirmed that a guest with a highly contagious case of measles visited Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel recently. Because…

Euronews

US WHO exit threatens global health security, ex-CDC official warns

The former head of the CDC's vaccine commission and former White House health official tells Euronews Health about the risks following the Trump administration's decision.

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The Independent UK

US life expectancy has hit an all-time high — with two factors driving the rise

The average age of death in America last peaked in 2014 but has flagged ever since

We Got This Covered

US life expectancy is improving after 2024 historic high, but still trails far behind the rest of the world

A firm goodbye to COVID from mortality stats.

Budget and the Bees

CDC Monitors Rising Measles Cases After Multiple Exposures at Major US Airports

You probably thought we left measles in the history books alongside scurvy and rickets. Yet, here we are again, watching alerts scroll across the screen about confirmed cases moving through major U.S. airports like IAD and LAX. The CDC is actively monitoring a rise in exposures, and it is not…

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A South Carolina measles outbreak has residents panicking, but RFK Jr.’s CDC official dismissed the chaos with a chilling remark

They are ignoring the problem.

The Guardian - US

US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations

Move is dramatic departure for advisory group under Kirk Milhoan, who says he dislikes the term ‘established science’

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You Won’t Believe What CDC Just Warned About This Flu Season

Public health officials are closely monitoring this year’s flu season as new data reveals a shift in the dominant virus strain. While many Americans have already received their annual shot, a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a challenge: the circulating H3N2 strain has…

LiveScience

South Carolina's measles outbreak nears 790 cases — making it the biggest in decades

Nearly 790 people, primarily children, have been infected in South Carolina's ongoing measles outbreak, officials report.

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