Health

CDC headquarters sign in Atlanta, Georgia.

U.S. Measles Cases Surge Again as South Carolina and Western States Face Rapid Spread

By HarshitATLANTA — DEC. 12, 2025 Measles cases across the United States are rising at a pace not seen since the peak of the West Texas outbreak earlier this year, with 84 new cases reported nationally in the past week, according to updated figures released Wednesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

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FDA Launches Safety Review of Infant RSV Antibody Treatments Amid Rising Criticism

By HarshitWASHINGTON — DEC. 11, 2025 The US Food and Drug Administration has notified senior executives at Merck, Sanofi and AstraZeneca that their approved preventive therapies for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants will face renewed safety scrutiny, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. The development marks the latest review initiated under Health

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Exterior view of the U.S. Capitol amid health policy negotiations.

Senate Standoff Puts COVID-Era Health Insurance Subsidies at Risk as Partisan Plans Collide

By Harshit WASHINGTON — DECEMBER 10 The United States Senate is heading into another high-stakes confrontation over health care policy, as Republicans and Democrats prepare for dueling votes that could determine the fate of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. With neither side showing signs of compromise, millions of

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How to Stay Healthy During Winter Virus Season as Respiratory Illnesses Surge

By Harshit WASHINGTON — DECEMBER 9 As winter settles across the United States, many families are once again navigating a familiar cycle of coughs, fevers, congestion and fatigue. From common colds and bronchitis to influenza and Covid-19, respiratory illnesses reliably surge during the colder months — and experts say this season may be particularly challenging

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CDC advisers voted to end universal hepatitis B shots for newborns, a change doctors warn could raise preventable infections and deaths. The decision now awaits final approval. full story

CDC Vaccine Advisers Vote to End Universal Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns, Sparking Medical Backlash

By Harshit, WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 8, 2025 — 7 AM EDT In a sweeping and controversial shift in U.S. vaccination policy, newly appointed advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to abandon the long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Public health experts warn the decision

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Ultra-Processed Foods and the American Health Crisis: A Factual Assessment of Health Risks

By Harshit WASHINGTON — DECEMBER 8 Ultra-Processed Foods and the American Health Crisis: A Factual Assessment of Health RisksThe modern food landscape in the United States is overwhelmingly dominated by a relatively new category of products known as Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs). These industrial formulations, designed for hyper-palatability, convenience, and long shelf life, have become a

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The FDA says faulty Abbott Libre 3 glucose sensors gave incorrect readings, linked to 7 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Users are urged to check and replace affected sensors — full story:

Incorrect Readings From Abbott Glucose Monitors Linked to Deaths, FDA Warns

By Harshit ATLANTA — DEC. 6, 2025 The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an urgent safety alert after discovering that certain Abbott continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are providing incorrect glucose readings — errors that have been linked to at least seven deaths and more than 700 serious injuries worldwide. The issue affects about

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A vial of the hepatitis B vaccine prepared at a public health clinic.

HHS Under RFK Jr. Poised to Vote on Delaying Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns, Alarming Health Experts

By Harshit ATLANTA — DEC. 4 The federal childhood vaccine schedule—long considered one of the central pillars of U.S. public health—may undergo its most disruptive shift in decades. Under the direction of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is

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woman reviewing glucose data on a smartphone connected to a CGM.

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): Beyond Diabetes

By Harshit, NEWYORK, 3 DEC Originally designed as a life-saving tool for people with diabetes, CGMs have entered the US consumer wellness space, becoming a key feature of “biohacking” and personalized nutrition. A. The Scientific Premise for Non-Diabetics CGMs measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid every few minutes, providing real-time feedback on how the

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A senior woman walking on a paved path for knee osteoarthritis relief.

Walking May Be the Best Medicine for Knee Osteoarthritis, Study Finds

By HarshitNEW YORK, Dec. 2 — A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that one of the simplest forms of physical activity — walking — may significantly reduce knee pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life for millions of adults living with knee osteoarthritis. A major new study published in The BMJ now confirms

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