Public Health

California reports sharp rise in Valley fever cases for first three months of 2025
California's Valley fever cases surge amid climate cycles and construction risks.


Making Narcan affordable is critical to fighting opioid epidemic
CA Gov. Newsom's $24 generic Narcan boosts opioid crisis fight


With future of gun research in question, new report finds US emergency departments see a firearm injury every 30 minutes
CDC study shows firearm injuries surge; research funding at risk


E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report
FDA criticized for not revealing E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce, leading to fatalities.


RFK Jr. has a goal to study what's 'behind' autism by September. How realistic is it?
RFK Jr. pledges to identify autism causes by September, experts question timeline.


Kennedy applauds 'visionary' Indiana governor's MAHA executive orders
Indiana Gov. Braun enacts sweeping health policies with RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz support


1,700 pounds of Cabot Creamery butter recalled over possible poop contamination
Cabot recalls butter in 7 states over potential contamination risk.


Federal agencies won’t disclose the name of the grower behind a deadly E. coli lettuce outbreak
FDA, CDC withhold grower name in deadly 2024 romaine E. coli outbreak


Idaho stops vaccinations for immigrants in US illegally
Idaho halts public benefits for undocumented amid measles outbreak


RFK Jr praises anti-vaxxer hours after attending funeral of 8-year-old who died from measles
HHS Secretary Kennedy under fire for praising anti-vaccine doctors amid measles outbreak

Mystery Smell Plagues Florida City
Mount Dora mystery odor sparks $270K study for resident relief


‘A huge impact on worker safety’: Protection for miners, firefighters in jeopardy after CDC cuts
NIOSH staff cuts threaten US worker safety, prompt urgent calls for reversal


Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Trump EPA plans to undo bans on toxic chemicals, risking public health.

'FOOD BABE' VANI HARI: Don't boo the MAHA movement. Our health and safety are bigger than bureaucrats' egos
HHS overhaul sparks backlash; Means defends bold health reform vision


Mass layoffs begin at HHS with far-reaching impacts on public health
HHS announces mass layoffs affecting 10,000 employees across key divisions.


Russia Denies Reports of Mystery Virus Causing Victims to Cough Up Blood
Russia dismisses rumors of a new virus; blames common infections.


Tuberculosis is the world’s top infectious killer. Aid groups say Trump’s funding freezes will cause more deaths
USAID funding cuts halt TB treatment, risking global health crisis

RFK Jr. backs WV push for SNAP waivers, work mandates under ‘MAHA’
WV bans food dyes; RFK Jr. backs healthier SNAP benefits in Martinsburg.


Utah becomes 1st state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah bans fluoride in public water, first state to enact such a measure.


Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care
Trump axes $11.4B in addiction grants, risking US health programs.

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