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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

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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, according to multiple reports. The move was directed by CDC Director Erica Schwartz and comes as the US records its highest number of measles cases in 35 y

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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

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WHO Declares Uganda Ebola Outbreak Over

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but noted that it continues to spread rapidly in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. The all-clear for Uganda follows a declaration on July 28 from the Ugandan government, which reported 20 case

Aug 26, 11:31 PM ET·3 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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Outbreaks

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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Outbreaks

DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 2,500 Deaths

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 2,500 deaths , making it the deadliest in the country's history. As of recent reports, there are at least 5,375 confirmed cases , with new infections being detected daily across six provinces: North Kivu, Ituri, South Kivu, E

Aug 16, 7:52 PM ET·4 min read

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Outbreaks

FDA Elevates Egg Recall to Highest Risk Level

The FDA has upgraded a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs due to potential salmonella contamination to its highest risk level, Class I. This classification indicates "a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or de

Aug 15, 3:50 PM ET·1 min read

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FDA Inspects Taylor Farms Plant Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have initiated an onsite inspection at Taylor Farms de Mexico's facility in Guanajuato, Mexico. This action comes as part of their investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has spread across 17 states

Aug 14, 5:58 PM ET·1 min read

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Policy

Trump Orders MMR Vaccine Split Amid Expert Concerns

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday calling for childhood vaccines, including the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, to be administered as separate shots instead of combination injections. The order instructs federal officials to develop plans within 90 days for breaki

Aug 14, 5:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Gaza Cancer Crisis Worsens Amid Israeli Restrictions

Cancer mortality rates in Gaza have doubled or tripled since Israel's war on Hamas began, as Israeli restrictions and the destruction of healthcare facilities prevent critical treatment. According to TimesLIVE, an estimated 17,000 Gazans with cancer now lack access to advanced therapies after Israel

Aug 13, 7:39 AM ET·2 min read

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Policy

FDA Proposes New Rule on Food Additives

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule on Monday requiring food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed or packaged foods. The proposal aims to close a decades-old policy loophole that has allowed thousands of unvetted in

Aug 11, 12:45 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

UK Approves Second Weight-Loss Pill

The UK has approved its second weight-loss pill, orforglipron , known commercially as Foundayo , for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) authorized the drug, making Britain the first European nation to approve it outside of the United

Aug 11, 7:20 AM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Trump Limits Childhood Vaccines to 11 Core Inoculations

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer routine childhood vaccinations, limiting recommendations to 11 core inoculations instead of the CDC's recommended 18. The order also directs the Department of Justice to investigate states' compliance with vaccine mand

Aug 10, 3:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Louisiana Warns of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Surge

Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions due to a summertime surge in infections from Vibrio vulnificus , a flesh-eating bacterium found in coastal waters. According to the state's health department, Louisiana has confirmed nine cases this year, with all infected indiv

Aug 10, 10:29 AM ET·1 min read

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Policy

Hunter Biden Says Father's Cancer Spreads

Former President Joe Biden 's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body including bones and is causing him significant pain, according to an interview with his son Hunter. In a conversation with BBC News, Hunter described his father's condition as 'very painful' and 'debilitating,' thoug

Aug 8, 10:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Rights Group Warns of West Bank Healthcare Collapse

Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI) released a report on Thursday warning that Israeli policies have pushed the West Bank's healthcare system to the brink of collapse. The report highlights severe shortages of medication and staff, leading to life-threatening consequences for Palestinians. The

Aug 7, 10:07 AM ET·2 min read

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Vaccines

FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine for Seniors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA , for adults aged 50 and older, marking the first approval of an mRNA flu shot in the United States. The vaccine is expected to be available in time for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season . Moderna'

Aug 6, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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CDC Reports 10 Salmonella Outbreaks in 2026

CDC Removes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Tally