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UK bans single-use vapes to stem use by children and reduce harmful litter
A ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their illegal use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the environment
June 01, 2025In axing mRNA contract, Trump delivers another blow to US biosecurity
The administration has been gutting health agencies and cutting research.
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Carlos Alcaraz has been wearing nasal strips in some matches since last season
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Israel's spy agency Mossad claims it was able to attack Iran from within
Israel's spy agency Mossad claimed Friday that it was able to attack Iran from within following a barrage of strikes that targeted the heart of the country's nuclear program.
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June 13
US women waiting longer to have children, CDC data shows
Data shows stark differences in maternal age between urban and rural areas.
June 13
June 13
FDA expands approval of Moderna's RSV vaccine to some adults under age 60
The next step is a vote from the CDC's vaccine advisory committee.
June 13
June 13
COVID-19 patients with reduced kidney function, are vaccinated more likely to survive
Unvaccinated patients were 5.54 times more likely to die in the hospital.
June 13
June 12
Louisiana AG investigating CVS for sending mass text messages lobbying against legislation
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill plans to send a cease and desist letter to CVS for mass text messages sent to customers lobbying against legislation and is opening an investigation into whether the pharmaceutical giant improperly used customers’...
June 12
June 12
Officials investigate license-plate data shared with police for woman over abortion
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has asked for an investigation into a suburban Chicago police department for allegedly sharing data from automatic license-plate readers with a Texas sheriff seeking a woman who had an abortion
June 12
June 12
Supreme Court rules for girl with epilepsy in opinion that could affect education access lawsuits
The Supreme Court is siding with a teenage girl with a rare form of epilepsy in a ruling that could make it easier for families like hers to go to court over access to education
June 12
June 12
Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans
Every month, thousands of women evade abortion bans in their home states by turning to telehealth clinics willing to send them pregnancy-ending drugs through the mail
June 12
June 12
Man speaks again in medical-first brain implant breakthrough
Casey Harrell, who lost his voice to ALS 5 years ago, can now communicate in real time thanks to an interface which turns brain activity into speech.
June 12
June 11
Kennedy's new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F
June 11
June 11
What may be next for CDC vaccine committee after RFK Jr. removed all its members?
The committee has a meeting on some vaccines scheduled for the end of June.
June 11
June 10
Big changes are being proposed for a U.S. food aid program
Big changes are being are being proposed to a food aid program as part of President Donald Trump's tax-cut legislation
June 10
June 10
Invasive stinging Asian needle ants detected in 20 states. What to know
Stings from Asian needle ants can lead to anaphylaxis.
June 10
June 10
Removal of CDC panel ‘undermines value of vaccines’: Doctor
Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University, says Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s action makes the U.S. “less prepared for infectious disease threats.”
June 10
June 10
Top RFK Jr. aide attacks US health system while running company that promotes wellness alternatives
A top aide to Health Secretary Robert F
June 10
June 09
Lawmakers approve bill that would allow medically assisted suicide for terminally ill
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature
June 09
June 09
Why RFK Jr. says he terminated every member of CDC vaccine committee
The committee makes recommendations on the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
June 09
June 09
What to know about rare, brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri
Most infections with Naegleria fowleri occur when people swim in contaminated water and submerge their heads, causing the amoeba to enter the nose.
June 09
June 09
More than 300 NIH staff sign open letter criticizing Trump administration's actions
The letter called for staff to be reinstated and funding to be restored.
June 09
June 09
RFK Jr. says he is removing all 17 members of CDC's vaccine advisory committee
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday he is removing all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee.
June 09
June 09
US measles count nears 1,200 cases as Ohio officials confirm 3 outbreaks are over
The U.S. is up to 1,197 confirmed measles cases this year
June 09
June 09
What to know about rare brain-eating amoeba after Texas woman dies
The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, can lead to a rare brain infection known as PAM.
June 09
June 09
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump's deep cuts in public health research
President Donald Trump’s National Institutes of Health director says some employees’ critical letter to him has “fundamental misconceptions about the policy directions the NIH has taken.”
June 09
June 07
Weekend health roundup
Dr. Alok Patel breaks down this week’s top health headlines, including new research linking chronic marijuana use to heart disease, a rise in measles cases and more.
June 07
June 07
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states
Federal health officials say a salmonella outbreak linked to a large egg recall has made dozens of people sick in seven states in the West and Midwest
June 07
June 06
US measles cases nearing 30-year high
At least 1,168 measles cases have been confirmed across 33 states.
June 06
June 06
In axing mRNA contract, Trump delivers another blow to US biosecurity
The administration has been gutting health agencies and cutting research.
June 06
June 06
Emissions fell when firms reported them—EPA may end rule
The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at dozens of rules aimed at protecting the environment, including one that requires big polluters to report greenhouse gas emissions
June 06
June 06
RFK Jr. says he's for 'freedom of choice' but has been limiting vaccines, food
RFK Jr. has promoted "medical freedom" while limiting access to some products.
June 06
June 05
Everything to know about UK warning on weight loss drugs' effect on birth control
Regulators warned weight loss drugs may weaken effectiveness of birth control.
June 05
June 04
CDC official who oversaw COVID vaccine recommendations resigns
The move comes after a week of mixed messages on COVID vaccine recommendations.
June 04
June 04
Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start
June 04
June 04
FDA elevates tomato recall in 3 states over potential salmonella contamination
Just as the summer season begins, the FDA has recalled tomatoes sold under the brand name H&C Farms in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina due to potential salmonella contamination.
June 04
June 04
Trump administration rescinds guidance on emergency abortions in hospitals
The guidance was issued after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade.
June 04
June 04
Smoke from Canadian wildfires 'not healthy for anyone to be breathing': Experts
Wildfire smoke from Canada caused hazy conditions in New York City.
June 04
June 04
Chinese nationals charged with smuggling dangerous fungus pathogen into US, DOJ says
Two Chinese researchers are accused of smuggling a dangerous fungus, known to cause billions of dollars in crop damage worldwide each year, into the U.S.
June 04
June 04
Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US
Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data
June 04
June 04
From frustration to joy: What I learned about getting a hearing aid
It might start when you realize you can’t hear the doorbell, or certain ringtones
June 04
June 04
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
A federal investigation has found that a Texas hospital that repeatedly sent a woman who was bleeding and in pain home without ending her nonviable, life-threatening pregnancy violated the law
June 04
June 04
Baby saved by gene-editing therapy 'graduates' from hospital, goes home
KJ Muldoon was diagnosed with a rare, deadly genetic disease after he was born.
June 04
June 04
New study finds link between lower calorie diets and a higher risk of depression
People on calorie-restricted diets were more likely to be clinically depressed compared to people on other diets, according to a new study from BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health.
June 04
June 04
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
U.S. agriculture officials are warning that packages of ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets may be contaminated with E
June 04
June 04
England star Millie Bright pulls out of selection for Women's Euros for health reasons
England defender Millie Bright has withdrawn herself from selection for the European Championship because she is “not able to give 100% mentally or physically.”
June 04
June 03
Cannabis use on the rise among seniors study shows
ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the study and risks seniors should be aware of while using cannabis.
June 03