The U.S. just recorded its first two deaths from measles for 2026
Both of the deceased were unvaccinated against measles. The deaths are the first fatalities caused by the preventable disease in the state of Pennsylvania in 35 years
In a 2023 interview, Trump’s new FDA pick laid out a vision for ‘conservative-based’ science
In a 2023 podcast interview, Heidi Overton called for the creation of “alternate systems” for publishing research that would back conservative policy
Is lettuce back on the menu? New data suggest cyclosporiasis cases are slowing
After a spike in infections in July, this explosive-diarrhea-causing outbreak may be coming to an end
Trump to nominate White House aide Heidi Overton to head FDA
Overton is a medical doctor with ties to the “Make America Healthy Again” movement
Major COVID study that fueled vaccine skepticism retracted over ‘misinformation’
This study was originally published in 2024 and was criticized as being misleading by other scientists at the time
Scientists calculated how much money and lives ‘Medicare for All’ might save—it’s a lot
This study has been touted by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont as proof of the benefits of a universal, single-payer health care system, but the research hasn’t been peer-reviewed
Trump issues executive order aimed at rewriting childhood vaccine schedule
The president called for the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to be split into separate shots, despite decades of research showing that the MMR vaccine is safe and effective
Cyclosporiasis-linked Taylor Farms recalls jalapeños tied to Salmonella outbreak
This summer has been marked by multiple outbreaks of foodborne illness, with thousands of infections and two deaths arising from cyclosporiasis and hundreds of cases of Salmonella infections
SpaceX moon crash, water utility cyberattacks and a new mRNA flu shot
Scientists analyze an accidental SpaceX impact on the moon as cyberattacks target U.S. water systems and a new mRNA flu vaccine is approved by the FDA
Is Gen Z actually smoking more? An investigation
Smoking in movies and TV is up, and “cigfluencers” have become a thing, but lags in data make it unclear if the vibe shift has any reality to it
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers
As cases of a parasite-caused disease tied to shredded iceberg lettuce continue to climb, the nation’s top public health body is warning of a new foodborne illness
U.S. lawmakers vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
Fauci previously served as the chief medical officer to President Joe Biden and led the U.S. COVID pandemic response effort during the first Trump administration