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Trump administration orders US health programs to move away from overdose prevention

Experts say move signals greater political interference into public health and will exacerbate opioid overdose crisis

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr. pushed CDC to stop promoting flu vaccine during deadly outbreak, leaked emails show

The move came after RFK Jr won confirmation by telling lawmakers that vaccinations played a ‘critical role in healthcare’

The Independent UK

Your Child's Barking Cough This Summer Could Be Croup: Here's What Parents Need to Know

Parainfluenza virus is elevated nationally, causing croup in young children. Here is what parents need to know about croup symptoms, home management, and when to go to the ER.

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Drug Overdose Deaths Dropped 13 Percent in the Past Year, but Experts Warn the Progress Could Reverse

Drug overdose deaths fell 13.2% in the most recent 12-month period, says the CDC. Here's what drove the progress and why medetomidine and new synthetic drugs could threaten it.

Medical Daily

Veterinary Drug Mixed with Fentanyl Is Making Overdoses Harder to Reverse with Naloxone

Medetomidine is being mixed with fentanyl in the U.S. drug supply. Naloxone cannot reverse it. The CDC and ONDCP issued a joint warning. Here's what it means for overdose response.

Medical Daily

Public Health Officials Say Measles Poses a Bigger World Cup Threat Than Ebola

Measles, not Ebola, is the top health threat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, say health officials. The U.S. has 2,104 cases in 2026. Here's the risk and how to protect yourself.

Medical Daily

Tick Bites Are Sending More Americans to Emergency Rooms Than Ever Before This Summer

ER visits for tick bites rose 25% in April 2026 vs. the prior year. Lyme disease cases may be 500,000/year. Here's what to do about tick exposure this summer, and when to see a doctor.

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Raw Milk Sickened More Than 80 People in Six Months: Here's What Pasteurization Actually Prevents

Over 80 people became ill from raw milk outbreaks in 2026 in Idaho, Louisiana, and California. Here's what pasteurization does and doesn't do, based on the evidence.

Medical Daily

'My boys instantly started praying': How passengers responded after Air Canada captain suffered mid-air seizure and dragged out of the cockpit

A harrowing Air Canada flight from New Jersey to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, reportedly a seizure. Passengers bravely stepped in to assist the cabin crew, helping to restrain the pilot for nearly 40 minutes while the first officer expertly landed the…

The Economic Times

Whooping Cough Is Circulating, and Adults May Be Spreading It to Newborns Without Knowing It

Adults with waning pertussis immunity can spread whooping cough to unvaccinated newborns without knowing it. Here's what the CDC recommends and why the Tdap booster matters.

Medical Daily

CDC Warns the South and West May Experience Increased COVID-19 Spread During the Summer Months

The CDC's June 22, 2026 data warns the South and West may face a summer COVID increase. Activity is currently low, but here's what the warning means and who faces the highest risk.

Medical Daily

Your Backyard Chickens Could Make Your Child Seriously Ill, CDC Warns Families

513 people in 42 states have been sickened in Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry in 2026. Over 25% are under age 5. Here's what the CDC says families need to do.

Medical Daily

Infant Botulism Symptoms Can Take Weeks to Appear: Here's What Parents Should Watch For

Infant botulism symptoms can take weeks to appear after the last feeding. Here is exactly what to watch for after the Nara Organics formula recall, and when to seek emergency care.

Medical Daily

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Soft Cheese Kills One and Hospitalizes Eight Across the U.S.

A Listeria outbreak linked to Clover Hill Dairy soft cheese has killed one person and hospitalized eight. Here who is most at risk and what to do if you bought this cheese.

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U.S. Measles Outbreak Reaches 2,104 Cases as Summer Travel Threatens to Accelerate Spread

2,104 measles cases have been confirmed in 41 U.S. jurisdictions as of June 18, 2026. The CDC warns summer travel could accelerate spread. Here's what families need to know.

Medical Daily

Listeria Can Survive in Your Refrigerator for Months — Here Is How to Clean Up After a Cheese Recall

Listeria survives and grows in refrigerators for months. After a cheese recall, the CDC recommends a specific cleaning protocol. Here's what to do step by step.

Medical Daily

Did School Phone Bans Actually Improve Teen Mental Health? Here Is What the Early Research Shows

Early data on school phone bans shows a drop in teens reporting constant online use. But researchers say the results reflect structural limits, not voluntary change. Here's what we know.

Medical Daily

Active Cyclospora Outbreak Is Under Investigation Nationwide — Here Is What to Watch for This Summer

The CDC is tracking 145 cases of Cyclospora illness since May 2026 across 17 states. No source has been identified yet. Here's what the parasite is and how to protect yourself.

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Lyme Disease Is Spreading into States That Rarely Saw It Before — Is Your County at Risk?

Deer ticks carrying Lyme disease are now reaching Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. ER visits for tick bites rose 25% in April 2026. Here's where the risk is growing and what to do.

Medical Daily

FDA Panel Backs Moderna's First mRNA Flu Shot — What It Could Mean for Your Fall Vaccine

FDA advisers unanimously backed Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine mFlusiva on June 18. Here's what the 9-0 vote means for fall 2026 vaccination and who it would cover.

Medical Daily

Ebola Reaches France for the First Time in This Outbreak — Here Is What U.S. Travelers Need to Know Right Now

Ebola has been confirmed in France in a doctor back from the DRC. Here's what U.S. travelers need to know about CDC airport screening, travel restrictions, and risk.

Medical Daily

Recalled Baby Formula Sold at Target Is Linked to Infant Botulism — What Parents Must Do Now

Nara Organics baby formula sold at Target is linked to a multistate infant botulism outbreak. Three infants were hospitalized. Learn what to do now.

International Business Times UK

The CDC Refused to Publish This COVID Vaccine Study; Scientists Just Found Another Way to Get It Out

A COVID vaccine study, initially blocked by the CDC, was published in JAMA Network Open, showing a 50% reduction in hospitalisations among vaccinated adults.

The Independent UK

‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ spreading along European beaches in heat, experts warn

The rare bacteria can impact people through raw or undercooked seafood or through contact with open wounds

The Economic Times

U. S government health CDC journal blocked COVID-19 vaccine study but paper has finally been published. What is in it? Details here

Covid-19 study approach, called "test-negative design", looks at people who were admitted to hospitals or visited emergency rooms with respiratory illnesses.

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