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CDC dilemma: Nominee may need both MAHA and science chops

As a deadline arrives this week to nominate a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, some Republicans are skeptical the administration will find someone who can check all the boxes necessary for confirmation. The candidate will need the “Make America Healthy Again” mindset of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s…

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Number of children who died from flu this season hits 115 as six states remain on high alert

Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Ohio still have high levels of flu activity

The Independent UK

A simple family camping trip spiraled into a $50,000 medical nightmare—and a chilling CDC warning to top it off

Multiple vaccine doses for a family of five + a health care system that doesn’t care about you will never result in anything good.

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Future of vaccine panel unclear as member calls out HHS official

Federal officials are unsure how to respond to a court order blocking a key vaccine advisory committee, following “miscommunication” over next steps by an advisory committee member and Trump administration official. Robert Malone, an outspoken member of the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee, said Friday…

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New York’s Spring RSV Bump: Why the CDC Is Calling This Spike ‘Atypical

If you thought respiratory virus season was winding down, think again. Health officials are raising concerns about an unusual spring rise in RSV cases, particularly...

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Deadly meningitis is spreading in the UK. Could an outbreak happen in the US?

Meningococcal disease kills 10 to 15 infected people out of every 100 - even when it is treated

The Independent UK

Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.'s Arbitrary Changes to Childhood Vaccine Policy

Under Kennedy's oversight, HHS has "undermined the integrity of its actions" with respect to its immunization recommendations, the court ruled.

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A respiratory virus is spiking in multiple states right now. You’ve likely never heard of it

If you’re older than five, the chances are you’ve probably already had it

The Independent UK

‘Strong evidence’ of lowered dementia risk: the benefits of shingles vaccination

A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack

The Guardian - US

California Raw Milk Producer Under Fire For E.coli Outbreak, 'We Disagree with FDA', CEO Tells Health Experts

California-based Raw Farm faces a federal standoff as CEO Mark McAfee defies FDA calls for a voluntary recall following a multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese.

International Business Times UK

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident: A Practical Guide

A motorcycle accident can turn your day upside down, and knowing what to do next can help protect both your health and your rights.

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Over 150 cruise guests and crew sick after norovirus outbreak

CDC has reported at least two gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on cruise ships this year that met the threshold for public notification

The Independent UK

Why flu vaccines didn’t work that well in the US this season

Flu infections surged in late December and were especially intense in some parts of the country

The Independent UK

Allergy season is arriving early for some – here’s what your nose can expect this year

About 20 to 25 percent of adults and children under 18 suffer from seasonal allergies, according to the CDC

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The Guardian - US

US vaccine panel retreats from mRNA Covid review ahead of midterms

Advisers to RFK Jr drop the plan to end federal guidance amid Republican worries about the political impact

The Independent UK

Revealed: The world’s cleanest cruise ships

Vessels travelling through the US are investigated by the Centers for Disease Control twice a year

The Guardian - US

Experts fear ‘unethical’ vaccine trial in Africa is ‘prototype’ for US studies under RFK Jr

Danish researchers whose work on effects of vaccines has been called into question are at center of US vaccine policy

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Cannabis Medical Benefits and Risks: What Research Says About Its Health Effects

Cannabis medical benefits and risks explained through research on chronic pain, epilepsy, and THC effects. Learn the real health effects of cannabis.

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The Guardian - US

‘How is he going to have the time?’ NIH staff voice concern as Bhattacharya takes on CDC role

Scientists fear NIH director will be even more absent and leave key issues unresolved as he takes interim CDC lead

The Times of India

CDC issues level-2 polio travel advisory: Know enhanced precautions for international travellers

Global health alerts are up for polio. The CDC warns travellers to take extra care. Poliovirus is detected in many countries. This reminds everyone the fight is not over. Pharmacists play a key role in educating travellers. They check vaccination status and advise on boosters. Staying protected is vital before…

The Guardian - US

Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say

As number of cases climbs past 1,000, experts say CDC is not taking obvious steps amid funding cuts

The Independent UK

US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down

The Guardian - US

‘Viruses don’t know borders’: US anti-vaccine rhetoric could impact global measles crisis

Experts say global measles vaccination rates are falling as Trump officials signal a deprioritization of the virus

International Business Times UK

Lisa Rinna Alleges She Was Drugged With Fentanyl at 'Traitors' Party: What Happens When It Hits the Bloodstream

Rinna alleged she was drugged, citing medical test results that she says showed fentanyl and high levels of amphetamines in her system.

The Independent UK

Teenager first Australian to die of meat allergy after tick bite

Death during camping trip in 2022 was initially ruled as caused by acute asthma attack

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