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HHS chief RFK Jr. says Americans should not take his medical advice
“I don't want to seem like I'm being evasive, but I don't think people should be taking advice, medical advice, from me," RFK Jr. said.
Why autism cases have risen so much since the '90s — and 3 common myths to ignore
In the 1990s, 1 in 1,000 individuals was diagnosed with autism. Today, it’s closer to 1 in 31.
Massive measles outbreak reaches grim milestone as extremely contagious virus spreads like wildfire
The country's measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 cases for the first time in 30 years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the grim news on Friday.
FDA picks outspoken COVID-restrictions critic as vaccine chief
The FDA has named Vinay Prasad, an oncologist who has previously criticized COVID-19 restrictions, as the director of its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
This vaccine lowers risk of heart attack and stroke by 26% — so why was it discontinued in the US?
The protective effect was strongest in the two to three years after vaccination and especially pronounced in men, people younger than 60 and those who smoke, drink alcohol or avoid...
US measles outbreak surpasses 930 cases as infectious disease experts share dire warning
The relentless measles outbreak that's taken over North America since the start of 2025 may indicate the world is “post herd immunity,” said infectious disease expert Dr. Paul Offit.
More children died this past flu season than they have in 15 years, CDC reports
More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday.
Massive measles outbreak shows signs of slowing down as cases explode across the US
The US has now hit nearly 900 measles cases across 30 states this year - a more than threefold increase from the total number of cases in 2024, the CDC...
RFK Jr. declares autism in America as an 'epidemic' that 'dwarfs' deadly COVID-19 outbreak
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr is declaring a war on autism, claiming the neurodevelopmental condition is an epidemic that's far worse than the deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Measles infections hit 800 cases across 24 states
The US has hit 800 measles cases across 24 states, with Texas the epicenter of the outbreak, the CDC said Friday.
RFK Jr. visits West Texas as a second child is buried after dying from a measles-related illness
Kennedy said he was working with Texas health officials to “control the measles outbreak.”
Second child with measles has died in Texas, officials say
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. plans to attend the child’s funeral on Sunday.
LI 'homemaker' forged vaccine proof for middle schoolers, pretended to be medical professional: officials
A Long Island "homemaker" forged proof that a group of middle school kids had been vaccinated and forged the signatures of health care providers, state officials said.
Anti-DEI fight just beginning, NIH cuts won’t kill bioscience and other commentary
Amid the Trump anti-DEI push, notes City Journal’s Heather Mac Donald, “private and public entities are also calibrating their language to preserve as much of the pre-Trump status quo as...
Getting this shot lowered seniors' dementia risk by 20%
A new study out of Stanford has presented the strongest evidence to date that a common vaccine could significantly reduce the risk of dementia.
Drug stocks sink as FDA's top vaccine official is ousted in Trump overhaul
Shares of major US drugmakers plunged Monday after reports surfaced that the FDA's leading vaccine official was forced out as part of a shakeup at federal health agencies ordered by...
Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr.
The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized the nation’s top health official for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his thinking behind the safety of...
Cervical cancer rates are rising in women in their 30s and 40s — why, and what you can do about it
Cervical cancer rates are on the rise among younger women, owing in part to a lack of screening and prevention.
Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine
The parents of a young girl who died after contracting measles last month in West Texas are speaking out about their position on the MMR vaccine.
I'm a pediatrician: RFK Jr.'s vaccine lies put kids in danger
I’ve been a pediatrician for over 30 years, and I’ve never seen so much confusion and fear about routine vaccines as I do right now.