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Congressional Scrutiny Intensifies Over Boar’s Head Plant Reopening Democratic lawmakers are raising serious concerns about the planned reopening of Boar’s Head’s deli meat facility in Jarratt, Virginia, following last year’s…

Childhood Immunization Rates Fall in Many American Communities Childhood vaccination rates are declining in communities across the United States, raising concerns among health professionals about the potential resurgence of preventable…

Cannabis consumption is growing worldwide, with an estimated 219 million users in 2021—about 4% of the global adult population. While cannabis is often discussed in terms of pain relief or…

For more than 50 years, the U.S. has led the world in government-funded cancer research. Since President Richard Nixon declared a national “war on cancer” in 1971, that investment has…

A new international study suggests that when older adults eat—particularly the timing of breakfast—could provide clues about their overall health and risk of early death. Researchers followed nearly 3,000 adults…

Health officials have begun vaccinating people in southern Congo after a new Ebola outbreak left at least 16 people dead, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The campaign, which…

Key Points: Medical care prices rose 4.2% in August, outpacing overall inflation. Large employers project a 9% jump in health spending for 2026, with drug costs up 12%. High-priced cancer…

It might not be the first leafy green you reach for at the grocery store, but watercress is earning praise from nutrition experts for its impressive health perks. From supporting…

A new international study has revealed that the United States is making the slowest progress among high-income countries in reducing deaths from chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the release of draft guidance designed to promote the development of safe and effective nonopioid treatments for chronic pain, aiming to…

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have uncovered a genetic mechanism in oral bacteria that may pave the way for innovative strategies to combat tooth decay, one of the…

A groundbreaking therapy that has transformed the outlook for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) has earned three scientists the 2024 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, often called the “American Nobel.”…

Reported cases of West Nile virus are climbing higher than usual this year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of…

COVID-19 vaccines remain a hot topic—especially for adults under 65 who don’t have underlying health conditions. Recent updates in federal guidance could affect both access and cost. For example, if…

National Debate Intensifies Over Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy The hepatitis B vaccine, long a cornerstone of newborn immunization, has recently become the subject of intense scrutiny and debate among…

Trump Administration Intensifies Scrutiny of Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising In a decisive move to increase oversight of pharmaceutical advertising, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Tuesday targeting direct-to-consumer prescription drug…

Medical Groups Call for Health Secretary Kennedy’s Resignation A coalition of medical organizations has publicly called for the resignation of U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…

As winter approaches, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a stern reminder: antibiotics are not effective against common colds or influenza. In a recent post on X, the…

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has formally released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy,” a sweeping 20-page blueprint outlining over 120 proposed actions to curb rising rates…

The NHS has today unveiled the first wave of neighbourhood health services, designed to bring comprehensive care closer to home in 43 high-need communities across England. The new programme, backed…