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May 12, 2026
FDA chief resigns after Trump admin forced approval of fruity e-cigs
Makary reportedly spent his year bucking Trump admin and making industry enemies.
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May 11, 2026
Passengers from hantavirus ship arrive in US; 3 people in biocontainment
A US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
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May 8, 2026
Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.
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May 8, 2026
The unprecedented and deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, explained
"This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.
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May 6, 2026
FDA vaccine studies censored by Trump admin after finding benefits of shots
FDA has suppressed studies on COVID-19 vaccines and Shingrix, a shingles vaccine.
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May 5, 2026
RFK Jr. plans to curb antidepressants, which he falsely compares to heroin
Kennedy has made—and continues to make—many false claims about SSRIs.
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May 1, 2026
Man dies covered in necrotic lesions after amoebas eat him alive
Doctors suspect three factors, each unremarkable on its own, contributed to his fate.
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April 30, 2026
Trump nominates Fox News doctor to be the next surgeon general
Trump lashes out at Cassidy while announcing his new nomination.
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April 30, 2026
RFK Jr. appeals ruling that wiped out his vaccine advisory panel
There was uncertainty about whether Kennedy would fight or simply try an end run.
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April 30, 2026
Florida Republicans reject plan to weaken childhood vaccine requirements
DeSantis had called for a special session to take up the proposed changes.
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April 28, 2026
Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days
When doctors saw him, his limbs were discolored and crackling.
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April 27, 2026
National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members
Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.
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April 24, 2026
Europe—not US—first to authorize Moderna's combo mRNA flu-COVID vaccine
Amid RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda, Moderna withdrew its FDA application last year.
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April 24, 2026
In rare chickenpox case, itchy blisters mushroom into large, rubbery nodules
Treatment options are tricky. The teen opted to live with the masses.
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April 23, 2026
RFK Jr.’s rejection of germ theory debunked in Senate hearing
Kennedy falsely argues that vaccines did little to lower childhood deaths.
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April 22, 2026
RFK Jr. won't back CDC director on vaccines as agency scraps positive data
Kennedy's tesimony sets up another clash over vaccines with next CDC director.
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April 20, 2026
Absurd study suggests eating fruits and vegetables leads to cancer
Experts point out a series of flaws, including small size and no control group.
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April 17, 2026
Trump picks qualified, normal health leader to head CDC; experts still cautious
She's well qualified but will need to navigate RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda.
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April 16, 2026
RFK Jr. forces FDA to reconsider 12 unproven peptides after 2023 ban
There doesn't seem to be new safety or efficacy data, but Kennedy touts them anyway.
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April 15, 2026
Florida surgeon charged with killing man after removing liver instead of spleen
It wasn't the first time the surgeon cut out the wrong organ.
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April 14, 2026
Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.
Do you trust AI chatbots for health advice? What about one in your patient portal?
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April 13, 2026
Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US
In the 2024-2025 school year, only 78.5% of kindergartners had measles vaccination.
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April 9, 2026
RFK Jr. rewrites CDC panel's charter, opening door to anti-vaccine quacks
ACIP's charter now full of anti-vaccine terms and welcomes fringe groups to CDC.
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April 9, 2026
CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release
Study found shots cut urgent care and hospitalization by about 50% in healthy adults.
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April 8, 2026
Trump admin makes sweeping request for medical records of federal workers
The unprecedented proposal would give the Trump admin access to doctors' notes.
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April 6, 2026
After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel
The charter renewal gives Kennedy broad authority to pick anyone for the panel.
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March 31, 2026
RFK Jr. wants Americans to use peptides that were banned over safety risks
The FDA is reportedly planning to allow production of 14 previously banned peptides.
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March 30, 2026
Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride—then reveals it did so years ago
The water utility highlighted unsubstantiated health concerns.
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March 27, 2026
Outbreak linked to raw cheese grows; 9 cases total, one with kidney failure
Raw Farm denies link to illnesses while patients keep identifying its products.
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March 26, 2026
As RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine ways turn toxic to GOP, CDC director is hard to find
Wednesday was the deadline to nominate a new director.
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