Feb 06 Newly obtained emails undermine RFK Jr.'s testimony about 2019 Samoa trip before measles outbreak By Michelle R. Smith, The Guardian, Ali Swenson, Associated Press Documents obtained by The Guardian and The Associated Press undermine Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony during his Senate confirmation hearings that the 2019 trip he took to Samoa before a devastating measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.”… Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 6:43 What to know about South Carolina's big measles outbreak and who is most at risk By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig South Carolina is experiencing one of the biggest measles outbreaks the U.S. has seen in decades. In that state, there are 876 confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus, which is preventable with a vaccine. While the current surge may… Continue watching
Feb 05 WATCH: Trump launches TrumpRx prescription drug site By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate at a time when health care and the cost of living are growing concerns for Americans. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 6:40 New book 'Meat' explores how the next food revolution could transform meat consumption By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold In his new book “Meat,” Bruce Friedrich argues that the way we produce meat is unsustainable — for the climate, the planet and public health — and that the solution isn’t eating less of it, but making it differently. From… Continue watching
Feb 02 WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related… Continue reading
Feb 02 Do you need to control your cortisol levels? Probably not, doctors say By Devi Shastri, Associated Press Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. But do you really need supplements and advice from influencers to control your cortisol? Doctors say it's very unlikely. Continue reading
Feb 01 A parent's guide to preventing measles infection and what to look for By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Measles cases are rising in the U.S., and for many parents, it’s a never-before-seen disease. Here's how to spot the rash, and protect your family against this dangerous infection. Continue reading
Jan 28 Two companies supplied dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The source of the contamination, however, is not yet known. Both companies and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration emphasized that the investigation into the unprecedented outbreak that has sickened 51 babies in 19 states is ongoing. Continue reading
Jan 28 South Carolina measles outbreak hits nearly 600 new cases in just over a month By Devi Shastri, Associated Press The outbreak centered in northwestern Spartanburg County is showing little sign of slowing down, with health officials saying Tuesday that 789 cases have been confirmed since September. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 6:55 Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. Continue watching