Recent articles
September 1, 2026
CDC reported then deleted two measles deaths that were questioned by RFK Jr.
Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.
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August 31, 2026
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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August 28, 2026
"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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August 27, 2026
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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August 26, 2026
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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August 25, 2026
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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August 24, 2026
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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August 19, 2026
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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August 19, 2026
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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August 18, 2026
"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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August 17, 2026
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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August 14, 2026
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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August 13, 2026
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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August 12, 2026
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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August 11, 2026
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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August 11, 2026
Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
FDA report finally reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
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August 10, 2026
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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August 10, 2026
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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August 7, 2026
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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August 7, 2026
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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August 6, 2026
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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August 6, 2026
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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August 5, 2026
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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August 5, 2026
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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August 4, 2026
Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting
Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.
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July 31, 2026
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing
The term "Milwaukee Should Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
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July 28, 2026
College lab class ends with 32 people on antibiotics for deadly germ exposure
Lab students were supposed to ID a mild germ. They all identified a deadly pathogen.
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July 28, 2026
Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link
Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.
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July 27, 2026
Epic diarrhea outbreak has 40% of Americans avoiding fruits and veggies
Kennedy has focused on nutrition but has neglected food safety, critics say.
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July 23, 2026
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
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