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Kenya Reports Third Ebola Case Linked to DRC Outbreak

Kenya has recorded its third case of the Bundibugyo virus disease , a strain of Ebola linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The latest confirmed case is a 65-year-old woman, identified by Kenya’s Health Ministry as a “primary contact and close relative” of the fir

Yesterday 3:32 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient After 25 Years

For the first time in over two decades, Americans have a new option for sunscreen with the FDA's approval of bemotrizinol (BEMT). This ingredient, already popular in Europe and other parts of the world, is now available on U.S. store shelves from brands like Neutrogena. Dermatologists praise BEMT

Oct 15, 8:19 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Measles-Related Death

A sixth measles-related death has been reported in Pennsylvania amid an ongoing outbreak that began in late April. The victim was a 39-year-old woman from Franklin County who had several underlying health conditions and had previously been diagnosed with measles, according to the Franklin County Cor

Oct 13, 2:16 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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New York Declares Emergency Over Measles Outbreak

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency on Monday in response to a rapidly spreading measles outbreak. As reported by multiple outlets, there have been 109 confirmed cases of measles this year, with seven in New York City and 102 in the rest of the state. The majority of t

Oct 6, 5:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death

Kenya has confirmed its first case of Ebola, marking a significant development in the ongoing outbreak that has primarily affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had been residing in the DRC for several years, traveled through Uganda before arriving in

Oct 6, 12:36 PM ET·3 min read

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Outbreaks

Early-Onset Cancers Rise Sharply Among Under-50s

Research has revealed a significant increase in early-onset cancers among people under 50 in England, the US, and the Netherlands. According to The Guardian , cases of seven types of cancer have risen sharply among younger people, prompting concerns about lifestyle choices contributing to thousands

Oct 6, 1:30 AM ET·2 min read

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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases

Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,004 confirmed measles cases this year, marking the largest state outbreak in more than three decades. According to multiple sources, health officials attribute the surge to low vaccination rates and significant Amish populations in affected areas. The U.S. is experienc

Oct 5, 8:46 PM ET·1 min read

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Florida Dengue Outbreak Largest in Decades

Florida is currently experiencing its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with state health officials reporting more than 250 locally acquired cases so far this year. The vast majority of these cases are concentrated in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa ( PBS , Los Angeles Times ). According to fed

Oct 5, 4:00 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Russia Denies Second Plague Case Amid Global Concerns

Russia’s public health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has denied reports of a second suspected case of pneumonic plague following the death of a lab worker in Siberia. The agency stated that extensive testing found no evidence of plague among those who had contact with the deceased worker, Darya Shipilo

Oct 5, 11:14 AM ET·2 min read

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$90 Medicare Rebates Sent to Millions

Over 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B plans will receive a one-time $90 rebate check this week. The payments, funded by the Medicare Improvement Fund established by Congress in 2008, aim to help cover rising healthcare costs associated with doctor's visits, ambulance services, and lab

Oct 1, 3:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Overton Affirms Vaccine Safety at FDA Hearing

Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reaffirmed at her confirmation hearing that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is “safe and effective.” This statement comes weeks after she stood beside Trump as he suggested the shot c

Sep 24, 12:39 PM ET·2 min read

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Vaccines

US Medical Groups Issue Vaccine Guidelines Amid Federal Vacuum

Leading U.S. medical groups have issued updated guidelines for flu , COVID-19 , and RSV vaccinations this fall, aiming to address confusion caused by changes in federal recommendations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not provided new guidance due to legal challenges and adm

Sep 2, 2:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

CDC Reports 10 Salmonella Outbreaks in 2026

As of August 2026, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 10 outbreaks related to salmonella , linked to a variety of sources including jalapeno peppers, backyard poultry, shell eggs, moringa leaf powder, and reptiles like turtles and bearded dragons. According to PBS

Sep 1, 8:24 PM ET·2 min read

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CDC Removes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Tally

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has removed two measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its national tally. The decision came after Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr questioned the legitimacy of the cases, according to multiple sources familiar with the situat

Sep 1, 2:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Trump Expands Drug Pricing Deals to 26 Companies

President Donald Trump announced new deals with nine additional pharmaceutical companies to offer lower-priced drugs to state Medicaid programs and consumers through the TrumpRx website, according to multiple reports. The companies involved are Alcon, Astellas Pharma, BeOne Medicines, BridgeBio, CSL

Aug 31, 7:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

WHO Ends Uganda's Ebola Outbreak as DRC Cases Surge

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to Uganda's Ebola outbreak after no new cases were reported during the mandatory 42-day monitoring period. The Ugandan government had previously announced on July 28 that there were 20 confirmed cases and two deaths from the virus. The outbreak

Aug 26, 11:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Rasonque , marketed as daraxonrasib by Revolution Medicines, for treating advanced pancreatic cancer. The once-daily pill targets mutated RAS proteins present in over 90% of pancreatic cancer cases, offering a significant advancement against one

Aug 26, 1:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Pennsylvania Reports First US Measles Deaths This Year

Pennsylvania health officials announced on Tuesday that two unvaccinated residents died from measles in Lancaster County, marking the first such deaths in the state in 35 years and the first nationwide this year. This brings Pennsylvania's total confirmed cases to 393 across 28 counties so far in 20

Aug 25, 11:35 AM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Trump Orders Vaccine Changes Amid Autism Concerns

President Donald Trump issued an executive order this month to reduce the number of childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11 and separate the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three individual shots. The move comes amid Trump's frustration over what he considers a likely contributor to auti

Aug 24, 7:17 AM ET·3 min read

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Policy

FDA Issues Class II Recall of Clear Eyes Eye Drops

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops due to concerns about potential contamination. Prestige Brand Holdings, based in Tarrytown, New York, voluntarily initiated the recall because of a “lack of

Aug 22, 12:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Sprouts Recall Expanded After Deadly Bacteria Found

Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide recall for alfalfa and radish sprouts due to contamination with salmonella and E. coli bacteria, according to multiple reports . The outbreak has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, with four hospitalizations reported. The initial recall

Aug 21, 7:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Camilla Opens Up on King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis

Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about the difficulties she faced keeping King Charles' cancer diagnosis private before its announcement in early 2024. According to multiple reports, Buckingham Palace revealed that the king had been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer bu

Aug 19, 11:55 AM ET·1 min read

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Research

Moderna Stock Doubles on Melanoma Vaccine Success

Moderna's stock more than doubled on Wednesday morning after the company announced successful results from a Phase 3 trial of its experimental mRNA vaccine designed to treat melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. The treatment, developed in partnership with Merck, showed significant efficacy in pre

Aug 19, 11:55 AM ET·3 min read

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Outbreaks

Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Decline Amid Rising Exemptions

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates declined slightly last year while exemptions reached an all-time high of 4.2%, according to federal data posted Monday. This marks the fourth consecutive year of record-high exemption rates, driven largely by nonmedical reasons. The fraction of kids exempted fro

Aug 17, 7:48 PM ET·2 min read

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Kenya Reports Third Ebola Case Linked to DRC Outbreak

FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient After 25 Years

Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Measles-Related Death

New York Declares Emergency Over Measles Outbreak

Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death

Early-Onset Cancers Rise Sharply Among Under-50s

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases

Florida Dengue Outbreak Largest in Decades

Russia Denies Second Plague Case Amid Global Concerns

$90 Medicare Rebates Sent to Millions

Overton Affirms Vaccine Safety at FDA Hearing

US Medical Groups Issue Vaccine Guidelines Amid Federal Vacuum

CDC Reports 10 Salmonella Outbreaks in 2026

CDC Removes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Tally

Trump Expands Drug Pricing Deals to 26 Companies

WHO Ends Uganda's Ebola Outbreak as DRC Cases Surge

FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Pennsylvania Reports First US Measles Deaths This Year

Trump Orders Vaccine Changes Amid Autism Concerns

FDA Issues Class II Recall of Clear Eyes Eye Drops

Sprouts Recall Expanded After Deadly Bacteria Found

Camilla Opens Up on King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis

Moderna Stock Doubles on Melanoma Vaccine Success

Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Decline Amid Rising Exemptions

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Kenya Reports Third Ebola Case Linked to DRC Outbreak

FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient After 25 Years

Pennsylvania Reports Sixth Measles-Related Death

New York Declares Emergency Over Measles Outbreak

Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death

Early-Onset Cancers Rise Sharply Among Under-50s

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases

Florida Dengue Outbreak Largest in Decades

Russia Denies Second Plague Case Amid Global Concerns

$90 Medicare Rebates Sent to Millions

Overton Affirms Vaccine Safety at FDA Hearing

US Medical Groups Issue Vaccine Guidelines Amid Federal Vacuum

CDC Reports 10 Salmonella Outbreaks in 2026

CDC Removes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Tally

Trump Expands Drug Pricing Deals to 26 Companies

WHO Ends Uganda's Ebola Outbreak as DRC Cases Surge

FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Pennsylvania Reports First US Measles Deaths This Year

Trump Orders Vaccine Changes Amid Autism Concerns

FDA Issues Class II Recall of Clear Eyes Eye Drops

Sprouts Recall Expanded After Deadly Bacteria Found

Camilla Opens Up on King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis

Moderna Stock Doubles on Melanoma Vaccine Success

Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Decline Amid Rising Exemptions

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