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FDA Upgrades Potato Chip Recall to Highest Level Over Salmonella Risk

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall for several varieties of Utz-branded potato chips to its highest risk level due to potential contamination with salmonella. According to multiple reports, the voluntary recall issued by Utz Quality Foods in May now falls under Class I clas

Jul 3, 10:29 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 100 on Princess Cruise Ship

More than 100 passengers and about 23 crew members aboard the Ruby Princess , a ship operated by Princess Cruises , fell ill from suspected norovirus during a voyage to Alaska, according to reports from multiple sources. The outbreak was reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD

Jul 2, 10:17 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Pilot

Medicare has launched a new pilot program offering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50 monthly co-pays starting July 1, according to multiple reports. The initiative, called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, provides access to medications like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Foundayo for eligibl

Jul 1, 3:14 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Expert Accuses Peer of Altering Maternity Care Report

Dr. Bill Kirkup, an expert adviser to Valerie Amos’s review into maternity and neonatal care across England, has accused the peer of altering the final report by removing criticism of 'normal birth ideology'. The section outlining potential risks of encouraging vaginal births was removed from the fi

Jul 1, 1:09 PM ET·4 min read

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Policy

Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Danny Glover revealed that he has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years. According to The Guardian , Glover, 79, announced this during an interview on The Today Show and in a separate conversation with People magazine. The actor shared that his diagnosis came shortly after receiving

Jul 1, 1:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Resident Doctors Accept Pay Deal Ending Strikes

Resident doctors in England have voted to accept a new government deal on pay and jobs, bringing an end to strike action that has cost the NHS £1bn since last summer. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced that 53% of eligible members voted in favor of the package, with a turnout of 57%, to

Jun 29, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Princess Kate Completes Three Peaks Challenge for Cancer Charity

Kate, Princess of Wales, has completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Mount Snowdon in Wales within a single day. The 44-year-old princess , who was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in March 2024 and announced her remissio

Jun 29, 8:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Pentagon Mandates Flu Shots for Recruits After Outbreak

The Pentagon has reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for all military recruits following a weeks-long outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The decision comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the vaccine optional in April, allowing individual services to request excep

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·3 min read

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Policy

Supreme Court Blocks Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 25, 2024 that state courts cannot hold Bayer liable for failing to warn consumers about cancer risks associated with its Roundup weedkiller. The justices overturned a jury verdict in Missouri that awarded $1.25 million to John Durnell, who claimed non-Hodgkin's l

Jun 25, 11:03 AM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Australia Confirms Second H5N1 Bird Flu Case

Australian authorities have confirmed a second case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu , this time in South Australia, following earlier reports from Western Australia. The latest case was identified after two dead sub-Antarctic seabirds and a pelican were found near Fowlers Bay, over 1,200 kilomete

Jun 24, 5:41 AM ET·2 min read

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Vaccines

FDA Panel Backs Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine for Seniors

An advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unanimously recommended approving Moderna's new mRNA-based flu vaccine, mFlusiva , for adults aged 50 and older. The panel concluded that the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks after reviewing studies showing it reduced flu case

Jun 19, 6:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Flu Outbreak Sickens Over 150 Troops After Vaccine Mandate Ends

A flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas has sickened over 150 troops and resulted in one trainee's death, occurring just weeks after the Defense Department ended its vaccine mandate. According to multiple reports, the outbreak is centered in a training wing where hundreds of trainees live

Jun 19, 4:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Cancer Deaths to Near Zero

According to multiple reports, the HPV vaccine has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths among young women in England. A study published in The Lancet medical journal reveals that between 2020 and 2024, no women aged 20 to 24 who received the vaccine died from cervical cancer. Researchers at Q

Jun 19, 12:54 PM ET·1 min read

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Policy

Florida Couple Retains Custody in IVF Mix-Up Case

A Florida couple, Tiffany Score and Steven Mills, will retain permanent custody of a baby girl born from an IVF mix-up at the Fertility Center of Orlando . The biological parents, who remain anonymous, decided not to challenge the custody agreement despite their heartbreak. According to Daily Mail ,

Jun 18, 6:38 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

FTC Sues WPATH Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care Claims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states—Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas—sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) on Wednesday. The lawsuit alleges that WPATH made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors and profited from these statements. Ac

Jun 17, 7:43 PM ET·3 min read

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Outbreaks

Plague Outbreaks in Siberia Date Back 5,500 Years

Scientists have discovered evidence of plague outbreaks dating back approximately 5,500 years in Siberia, some 200 years earlier than previously thought. The findings, published in the journal Nature , reveal that the disease affected hunter-gatherer communities near Lake Baikal and was capable of c

Jun 17, 5:10 PM ET·1 min read

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Outbreaks

Clarkson Reveals Aggressive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Jeremy Clarkson, the British television presenter best known for hosting Top Gear and The Grand Tour , has revealed he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The 66-year-old shared the news in the final episodes of the fifth series of his Amazon Prime Video show, Clarkson's F

Jun 17, 8:49 AM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Health Officials Monitor Disease Risks During World Cup

Health officials are closely monitoring potential infectious disease threats during the World Cup matches across North America. With millions of fans attending games in 16 cities, authorities are concerned about the spread of diseases such as measles, norovirus, and dengue fever. According to Los An

Jun 15, 10:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula After Infant Botulism Cases

Nara Organics has issued a voluntary recall of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula following reports that three infants developed infant botulism after consuming the product. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the affe

Jun 14, 4:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

CDC Workforce Cuts Raise Concerns Over Public Health Response

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has experienced significant workforce reductions since January 2025, raising concerns about its ability to respond to public health emergencies. According to a survey of over 600 current and former CDC employees conducted by researchers at Michiga

Jun 12, 11:48 AM ET·3 min read

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Policy

UNAids Warns of Rising HIV Infections Due to Funding Cuts

UNAids reports a sharp decline in HIV prevention services due to global funding cuts, raising concerns about rising infection rates. According to early data presented by UNAids on Friday, almost 40% fewer people received pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at least once in 2025 compared to the previous

Jun 12, 5:50 AM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

UK Offers Meningitis B Jab to One Million Young People

The UK government has announced an emergency vaccination program offering the meningitis B (MenB) jab to around one million young people. The initiative targets Year 13 pupils and those under 25 starting university or residential further education this autumn, following recent outbreaks that have re

Jun 12, 5:50 AM ET·2 min read

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OB-GYNs Issue Maternal Vaccine Schedule Contradicting CDC

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its recommended maternal vaccine schedule on Wednesday, marking the first time it has diverged from advice given by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The ACOG schedule advises four vaccines during pregna

Jun 10, 6:56 PM ET·1 min read

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Policy

FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient Bemotrizinol

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bemotrizinol , a new ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens, marking the first addition to the list of permitted active ingredients in more than two decades. According to multiple reports, bemotrizinol is considered Generally Recognized As

Jun 9, 6:44 PM ET·2 min read

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FDA Upgrades Potato Chip Recall to Highest Level Over Salmonella Risk

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 100 on Princess Cruise Ship

Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Pilot

Expert Accuses Peer of Altering Maternity Care Report

Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Resident Doctors Accept Pay Deal Ending Strikes

Princess Kate Completes Three Peaks Challenge for Cancer Charity

Pentagon Mandates Flu Shots for Recruits After Outbreak

Supreme Court Blocks Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

Australia Confirms Second H5N1 Bird Flu Case

FDA Panel Backs Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine for Seniors

Flu Outbreak Sickens Over 150 Troops After Vaccine Mandate Ends

HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Cancer Deaths to Near Zero

Florida Couple Retains Custody in IVF Mix-Up Case

FTC Sues WPATH Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care Claims

Plague Outbreaks in Siberia Date Back 5,500 Years

Clarkson Reveals Aggressive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Health Officials Monitor Disease Risks During World Cup

Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula After Infant Botulism Cases

CDC Workforce Cuts Raise Concerns Over Public Health Response

UNAids Warns of Rising HIV Infections Due to Funding Cuts

UK Offers Meningitis B Jab to One Million Young People

OB-GYNs Issue Maternal Vaccine Schedule Contradicting CDC

FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient Bemotrizinol

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FDA Upgrades Potato Chip Recall to Highest Level Over Salmonella Risk

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 100 on Princess Cruise Ship

Medicare Launches $50 GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Pilot

Expert Accuses Peer of Altering Maternity Care Report

Danny Glover Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Resident Doctors Accept Pay Deal Ending Strikes

Princess Kate Completes Three Peaks Challenge for Cancer Charity

Pentagon Mandates Flu Shots for Recruits After Outbreak

Supreme Court Blocks Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

Australia Confirms Second H5N1 Bird Flu Case

FDA Panel Backs Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine for Seniors

Flu Outbreak Sickens Over 150 Troops After Vaccine Mandate Ends

HPV Vaccine Cuts Cervical Cancer Deaths to Near Zero

Florida Couple Retains Custody in IVF Mix-Up Case

FTC Sues WPATH Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care Claims

Plague Outbreaks in Siberia Date Back 5,500 Years

Clarkson Reveals Aggressive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Health Officials Monitor Disease Risks During World Cup

Nara Organics Recalls Baby Formula After Infant Botulism Cases

CDC Workforce Cuts Raise Concerns Over Public Health Response

UNAids Warns of Rising HIV Infections Due to Funding Cuts

UK Offers Meningitis B Jab to One Million Young People

OB-GYNs Issue Maternal Vaccine Schedule Contradicting CDC

FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient Bemotrizinol

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