Health & Pandemics

Trump Admin Releases New Dietary Guidelines

The Trump administration on Jan. 7 unveiled new dietary guidelines that will affect the food served to millions of Americans.

HHS, CDC Defend Removing Universal Influenza Vaccine Recommendations for Children

Parents should consult health professionals and consider risks and benefits before vaccinating their children for the flu.
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FDA Says Many Fitness Wearables, AI Tools Exempt From Regulation

The Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 6 clarified that it will not regulate some artificial intelligence (AI) tools and wearables.

CDC Narrows Vaccine Recommendations in Response to Trump Order

Health officials announced they’re narrowing the number of vaccines recommended broadly for children in response to a recent order from President Trump.

Cases of Measles in US Surpass 2,000 for First Time in More Than 30 Years

The number of measles cases climbed above 2,000 in the United States in 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Dec. 31.

RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stopped mandating health care providers report the immunization status of patients.

Researchers Successfully Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice: Peer-Reviewed Study

Scientists have reversed Alzheimer’s disease in mice, potentially showing a pathway to treat the illness among humans, according to study.

Over-the-Counter Medicines, Other Items Recalled Over Feces Contamination: FDA

FDA announced that a distributor is recalling its FDA-regulated products because of the presence of bird and rodent feces at a Minneapolis facility.