Science Jul 20 Test results create more confusion around cyclosporiasis outbreak By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Health Jul 17 Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite A Food and Drug Administration investigation so far has identified a single supplier of the lettuce. The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but Taylor Fresh Foods, of Salinas, California, said FDA testing indicated it was “a… By Bill Barrow, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health Jul 14 Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause In Michigan — where more than 3,300 cases have been reported — officials say early information points to lettuce or salad greens as a possible culprit. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Politics Jun 09 Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was conducted in April 2025… By Hannah Grabenstein
Health May 04 What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak that has killed 3 people There is no specific treatment or cure for hantavirus infections, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival. By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Jan 05 Watch 8:05 What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations… Continue watching
Dec 06 Fact-checking the CDC panel's reasons for dropping universal newborn hepatitis B vaccine recommendation By Grace Abels, Madison Czopek, PolitiFact The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Friday to end its recommendation that newborns be universally vaccinated against hepatitis B. Here are four fact-checks from the panel's deliberations. Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 7:29 RFK-appointed CDC panel drops hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The federal vaccine advisory panel, all appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to drop the universal recommendation that children should get vaccinated for hepatitis B at birth. William Brangham discussed this and other changes under consideration for… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch 8:52 Colorado aims to protect vaccine access as Trump administration casts doubt on safety By William Brangham, Sam Lane This week, the CDC changed its website to suggest that vaccines may cause autism, even though there's no scientific evidence to prove such a link. It’s the latest change to vaccine guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In… Continue watching
Nov 20 CDC 'vaccine safety' webpage changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism. Continue reading