Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says
The 40-year-old unvaccinated woman reportedly had underlying health conditions.
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Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland
The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.
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Boy developed “toasted skin” condition from using a laptop every day
Laptops don’t usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
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The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them
Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year’s vaccine rollout.
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Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths
“It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives.”
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Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
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Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
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150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data
Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.
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A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn’t counting them
Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.
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Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak
The CDC has tallied nearly 30,000 confirmed and probable cases this summer.
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“RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate”: Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster
RFK Jr. went to Samoa to spread vaccine fears. The measles outbreak after killed 83.
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RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn
Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths.
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Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions
The bishops’ snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines.
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Psychiatry’s diagnostic bible is finally getting a biological upgrade
Biology is coming to psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, even as reliable biomarkers remain rare.
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Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm
“[P]eople are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity.”
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AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will dramatically change their jobs
A pioneering AI scientist once predicted computers would replace human radiologists. They haven’t.
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RFK Jr. may upend how vaccine recommendations are categorized
There are currently 3 categories. Without reason, RFK Jr. is considering changes.
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mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in Phase 3 melanoma trial, Moderna and Merck say
The vaccine reportedly thwarted the cancer’s return and spread.
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Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA
She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA.
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“Sabotage”: Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
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As temperatures get hotter, pesticides are more dangerous to farmworkers
Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides.
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US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows
Again, the CDC did not publish a full report and instead simply put the data online.
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Taylor Farms’ connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response
Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms’ influence swayed Trump admin.
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US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer
Study finds wait times for cancer surgeries hit 10-year high.
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Toddler’s tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors
Boy’s unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner.
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US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas
Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.
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Trump wants Big Pharma to split MMR vaccine; Big Pharma thinks it’s idiotic
It took just hours for the leading pharma group to reject the recommendations.
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Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms’ recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
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Trump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don’t exist
Trump falsely claimed the MMR vaccine is “quite lethal” and linked shots to autism.
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak
Recall of jalapeño products spans 26 states, major retailers, a variety of foods.
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Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
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Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
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Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man’s organs faces shutdown
The organization, Network for Hope, “strongly disagrees” with Trump admin’s decision.
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Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review
Moderna’s new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up.
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Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
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Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team
Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
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