A decision by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to cut $500 million in mRNA vaccine research projects has sparked debate among health experts. Announced in August, this move could reshape medical innovation and potentially delay new treatment breakthroughs.

As new recommendations around COVID-19 vaccines take effect, many are finding what was once a straightforward process now fraught with confusion. Concerns about accessibility and clarity have taken center stage, raising questions for the public.

A growing conflict between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state governments threatens to split the nation’s vaccination practices. This shift could unravel the long-standing unity around immunization and spark a restructuring of how recommendations are shaped across the country.

Florida is on the verge of becoming the first state to eliminate childhood vaccine mandates, which have long been a mainstay of public health policy. Officials say this policy shift could alter health protocols that have protected schoolchildren from infectious diseases for decades.

Michigan officials have confirmed the first cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer for 2025. Four southern counties were affected, sparking concern among wildlife agencies and hunting communities.

Activists in San Francisco are preparing eye-catching quilts to protest proposed federal cuts to HIV programs. In a bid to raise awareness, they plan to bring these stitched messages to this week’s U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS in Washington, D.C. Their goal is to emphasize the importance of preserving crucial HIV funding on a national stage.

As Americans plan a final summer excursion this Labor Day weekend, they may encounter beach closures and swimming advisories. Unsafe fecal contamination levels along stretches of the U.S. coastline are raising serious health concerns for holiday travelers.

A new study suggests that patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) may no longer require a full cystectomy. Early findings from the SURE-02 trial propose a promising path toward bladder preservation using perioperative pembrolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan.

A decade-long study by Harvard scientists suggests that lithium deficiency, triggered by amyloid plaques in the brain, may be a key factor in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. By testing innovative lithium compounds that evade plaque capture, researchers were able to reverse memory loss in mice at far lower doses than those used for psychiatric treatments.

A new egg recall has prompted warnings after nearly 100 illnesses were reported. This development highlights a growing awareness of foodborne risks, continuing a trend of widespread recalls this year.

Tricare for Life beneficiaries may soon lose coverage for certain weight-loss medications, a move that is drawing criticism from advocates. With the change set for August 31, questions remain about how the policy shift will affect retirees’ health support.

Health officials in Kansas have officially declared the end of a measles outbreak that affected dozens of mostly unvaccinated children. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reports that no new cases have been confirmed, signaling a return to normalcy in the region.

An Arizona family has launched a $55 million legal action against Flagstaff Unified School District, claiming their sixth-grade student contracted Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever due to neglected pest control practices. The family’s attorneys allege the district failed to follow CDC guidelines at Camp Colton, where a previous outbreak occurred in 2014. Legal documents were formally served on August 26, 2025.

Getting a COVID-19 shot this year might be more difficult than before. Factors such as age, insurance coverage, overall health, and the availability of a health care professional could all play a role in how easily you receive the vaccination.

As California sees a surge in COVID-19 cases, new vaccine approvals remain stalled by policies first set in the Trump administration. Public health officials warn that millions of Americans could be at risk, especially high-risk groups facing emerging variants.

A British Columbia farm’s ostriches face culling due to bird flu, but some believe these birds may have developed immunity. Amid calls for extra testing, a poll questions whether the Supreme Court of Canada should intervene in the decision.

A raccoon was killed by a family dog in New Jersey and later confirmed to have rabies. Officials say the incident underscores an ongoing public health concern in the region.

A growing body of research suggests that certain eating habits, particularly the Mediterranean diet, may help counteract some of the genetic risk factors linked to dementia. Multiple sources highlight a remarkable potential for lowering the risk, even among individuals with higher genetic predispositions to Alzheimer’s disease.

New research points to a Mediterranean-style diet as a potential way to lessen genetic risk for dementia. While you can’t change your genes, you may be able to modify the way they affect your brain through healthier dietary choices.

A person in Maryland has been infected with the flesh-eating New World screwworm, health authorities confirm. The patient traveled from Guatemala and has received treatment to address the parasite, underscoring the importance of vigilance against rare but serious infections.

AbbVie is set to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ bretisilocin, a next-generation psychedelic compound with promising Phase 2 results for major depressive disorder. The treatment’s short-acting properties and robust clinical data highlight its potential to address critical gaps in current psychiatric therapies.