Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
1,174 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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abcnews.go.com
What to know about COVID variant NB.1.8.1 causing 'razor blade throat'
A newer COVID-19 variant may be causing a severe sore throat in those who contract the infections. Here's what to know about "razor blade throat."<b></b>
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newsday.com
Experts suspect new COVID-19 strain on Long Island, though they're skeptical of 'razor blade throat' symptom
The state health department said that "there are a few documented cases of this variant strain in New York."
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foxnews.com
FDA approves first twice-yearly injection that prevents HIV infection
The injectable HIV prevention treatment Yetzugo, made by Gilead Sciences, has received FDA approval, offering a twice-yearly alternative to daily medications.
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Trump administration to close LGBTQ+ suicide hotline program next month
The federal government said this week it will end the national suicide hotline's specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth.
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npr.org
Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows
The study, published in JAMA, followed teens for years and evaluated addictive behaviors, as well as suicidality.
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npr.org
Trump administration cuts specialized suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline included a service that provided specialized suicide prevention support by phone and text for LGBTQ+ kids. That's ending.
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foxnews.com
New COVID variant may cause 'razor blade throat' — here's what to know
Patients are reporting a "razor blade throat" symptom — potentially due to the new "Nimbus" COVID variant — in which their throat feels as if they've swallowed shards of glass.
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independent.co.uk
Very painful symptom could be a warning sign of new Covid ‘Nimbus’ variant
Hospital admissions have risen by almost 10 per cent as Nimbus continues to spread across the globe
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Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo sold at Kroger, Walmart
A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores
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nbcnews.com
FDA approves powerful HIV drug that nearly eliminated spread in clinical trials
The twice-yearly injectable drug’s potential could be compromised by the Trump administration’s dramatic cuts to HIV-prevention infrastructure in the U.S.
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today.com
Baby of Brain Dead Woman Forced to Stay on Life Support Due to Abortion Law Born Via C-Section
The baby boy, Chance, weighs less than 2 pounds and is in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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nbcnews.com
What is the provider tax? How the Senate’s proposed Medicaid cuts could deepen the rural hospital crisis
All states except Alaska have at least one provider tax. A significant proportion of the revenue the taxes generate goes toward supporting rural hospitals.
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npr.org
Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from all products, like Jell-O and Kool-Aid
By 2027, Kraft Heinz says all artificial food dyes will be replaced with natural colors. The move comes two months after federal officials called on food companies to stop using synthetic dyes.
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npr.org
Medicaid keeps getting more popular as Republicans aim to cut it by $800 billion
Americans across the political spectrum like Medicaid and think it should get more funding, not less, according to a new poll from health research organization KFF.
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tomsguide.com
Amazon knocks up to 50% off Garmin watches — here are 15 deals worth shopping now
Shop sporty and sleek smartwatches from $149
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CDC vaccine advisers who were removed from committee by RFK Jr. speak out
The 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, who were ousted last week, argued their abrupt dismissal has "left the U.S. vaccine program critically weakened."
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Federal judge rules Tump directives canceling NIH grants are 'void,' 'illegal'
A federal judge ruled directives from the Trump administration that led to the cancellations of research grants from the NIH were "void" and "illegal."
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theatlantic.com
Bill Cassidy Blew It
The senator failed America on vaccines.
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tomsguide.com
watchOS 26 preview: 5 new Apple Watch features I can’t wait to try
The interface redesign doesn't even crack the top 5
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FDA expands approval of Moderna's RSV vaccine to some adults under age 60
The FDA expanded its approval of Moderna's RSV vaccine on Thursday to include adults under age 60 at increased risk of the disease.
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npr.org
RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters
It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.
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pbs.org
RFK Jr. names 8 vaccine panel replacements, including a critic of COVID vaccines
Kennedy’s decision to “retire” the previous 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was widely decried by doctors’ groups and public health organizations, who feared the advisers would be replaced by a group aligned with Kennedy’s desire to reassess — and possibly end — longstanding vaccination recommendations.
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nbcnews.com
CDC staff and retired workers call for Kennedy's resignation in a protest outside headquarters
The demonstration came a day after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gutted a federal vaccine safety panel and vowed to replace all its members.
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npr.org
RFK Jr. names new slate of vaccine advisers after purging CDC panel
Two days after firing vaccine experts who help set the nation's immunization policies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked eight successors for the CDC panel.
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npr.org
How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare
If the law passes, new paperwork requirements and other logistical hurdles could lead to millions of people on ACA plans becoming uninsured, according to Congressional Budget Office.