Canada fought measles and measles won; virus now endemic after 1998 elimination
Canada’s loss also represents a loss of regional elimination for the Americas.
James Watson, who helped unravel DNA’s double-helix, has died
His work was celebrated, but he was ostracized for racist, sexist comments.
Questions swirl after Trump’s GLP-1 pricing deal announcement
It’s unclear how much savings the deal provides or how many people will benefit.
“It’s only a matter of time before people die”: Trump cuts hit food inspections
American inspections of foreign food facilities hit historic lows this year.
83-year-old man married 50 years nearly stumps doctors with surprise STI
Man said he was in a monogamous 50-year marriage, but doctors aren’t so sure now.
Why being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers
The “beauty backfire effect” is especially strong in the fitness space.
FDA described as “clown show” amid latest scandal; top drug regulator is out
FDA regulator accused of using position to exact revenge on old business associate.
Inside the marketplace for vaccine medical exemptions
Frontline Health Advocates provides medical exemption notes—for a fee. What exactly are they selling?
Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk
The person refused to even tell health officials their address.
Trump’s swift demolition of East Wing may have launched asbestos plumes
There is no confirmation that the Trump admin. followed abatement processes.
Calley Means is out of the White House; Casey Means misses Senate hearing
Casey Means missed hearing on surgeon general nomination after going into labor.
Trump health official ousted after allegedly giving himself a fake title
Steven Hatfill had a notable history before his abrupt ouster.
Man accidentally gets leech up his nose. It took 20 days to figure it out.
Leeches have a long medical history. Here’s what happens if one gets in your nose.
If things in America weren’t stupid enough, Texas is suing Tylenol maker
Texas sues Tylenol maker over unproven claim the pain medicine causes autism.
Man takes herbal pain quackery, nearly dies, spends months in hospital
The 61-year-old had wounds all over, a bacterial infection, and needed intensive care.
An NIH director joins MAHA, gets replaced by JD Vance’s close friend
The NTP produced controversial studies on cellphone radiation and fluoride.
Health plan enrollment period is set to be horrifying for everyone this year
Some marketplace premiums could more than double. Employer-based plans are soaring.
When sycophancy and bias meet medicine
Biased, eager-to-please models threaten health research replicability and trust.
FDA slows down on drug reviews, approvals amid Trump admin chaos
The ongoing shutdown also means no new drug submissions are being accepted.
Anti-vaccine activists want to go nationwide after Idaho law passes
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require anyone to take a vaccine.
Vaginal condition treatment update: Men should get treated, too
For bacterial vaginosis, partners are part of the problem—and the solution.
RFK Jr.’s MAHA wants to make chemtrail conspiracy theories great again
It’s unclear if Kennedy will follow through, but he supports the conspiracy theory.
CDC tormented: HR workers summoned from furlough to lay off themselves, others
Traumatized CDC has lost 33% of its workforce this year, union says.
Measles outbreak in SC sends 150 unvaccinated kids into 21-day quarantine
The outbreak includes at least seven confirmed cases, but some are clearly being missed.
Layoffs, a “coding error,” chaos: Trump admin ravages the health dept.
Reports suggest the hardest hit is the CDC, which is already struggling to function.
Trump admin fires more health employees amid government shutdown
HHS would not say how many are being let go, but union says “thousands.”
Childhood vaccines safe for a little longer as CDC cancels advisory meeting
The committee aims to take on the entire childhood vaccine schedule.
Man gets drunk, wakes up with a medical mystery that nearly kills him
This one seems ready-made for a television medical drama.
Despite RFK Jr.’s shenanigans, COVID shot access will be a lot like last year
Most people can get vaccinated at their local pharmacy like normal.
Discovery of cells that keep immune responses in check wins medicine Nobel Prize
Their work revealed a peripheral mechanism that keeps immune system from causing harm.
Nearly 80% of Americans want Congress to extend ACA tax credits, poll finds
Without the extension, premiums for plans on the ACA Marketplace will more than double.
RFK Jr. drags feet on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, delaying shots for kids
The delayed sign-off means low-income kids don’t have access to the shots.
In 2022, the world axed a disease name seen as racist. US just switched back.
The name was not only offensive, it was also inaccurate.
Woman hospitalized with pain and vomiting—diet soda cured her
Doctors dissolve mass in woman’s stomach by getting her to chug soda.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo rages, with 61% death rate and funding running dry
Responders ask for $25 million to contain the disease. They have $2.2 million.
“Screwworm is dangerously close”: Flesh-eating parasites just 70 miles from US
The detection was along a heavily trafficked commercial thoroughfare, USDA says.