Press review · Wednesday, 6 August 2025
06 August 2025
1,174 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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nbcnews.com
If you're reading this while on the toilet, here's why that might not be good for your health
Endlessly scrolling through social media while on the toilet could result in hemorrhoids, a new study found. Plus, experts say, it's gross.
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nbcnews.com
West Coast states band together to provide vaccine recommendation after RFK Jr. replaces CDC panel
The governors of California, Oregon, and Washington announced a public health alliance to "ensure residents remain protected by science, not politics."
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abcnews.go.com
More than 1,000 current, former HHS employees sign letter calling on RFK Jr. to resign
More than 1,000 current and former employees across HHS signed a letter on Wednesday morning calling for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation.
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oregonlive.com
West Coast governors say states will establish their own vaccine guidelines
Oregon, Washington and California’s governors said the Trump administration has “dismantled” the credibility of agencies states historically deferred to on vaccine oversight.
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6abc.com
President Trump addresses health rumors after days without public events
Trump is dismissing rumors about his health after speculation on social media because of a lack of public events over the last week.
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US prostate cancer rates rose annually over the past decade, new report finds
The steepest increases were seen for advanced-stage disease — up to 4.8% annually, the American Cancer Society said.
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nbcnews.com
Kennedy wants to limit CDC’s role to infectious diseases
In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the direction he's taken the public health agency in, saying he will restore trust.
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tomsguide.com
Apple Watch Series 11 set to launch next week — and this is the rumored upgrade I’m most excited about
It's all about your health
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tomsguide.com
Apple Watch 11 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 — which one should you buy?
Next-gen Apple Watches compared
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Former CDC directors say RFK Jr. is endangering Americans' health
Nine former directors of the CDC are speaking out, saying Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is endangering the health of Americans.
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pbs.org
What to know about flesh-eating screwworms (and why you don't need to panic)
Doctors found a flesh-eating worm in a Maryland resident but it's not the time to panic. The screwworms hitched a ride to the U.S. from El Salvador and overall risk to public health is low.
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nbcnews.com
Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens 95 people, CDC says
Cases have been reported across the country.
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nbcnews.com
CDC crisis triggered by upcoming vaccine meeting, leading to director’s firing and resignations
Employees rallied outside the agency’s headquarters in Atlanta on Thursday to support colleagues who resigned in protest.
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theatlantic.com
‘It Feels Like the CDC Is Over’
The CDC’s departing leaders discuss the agency’s future—or lack thereof.
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usatoday.com
There's a major CDC shakeup underway. What's going on?
CDC Director Susan Monarez refused to fire senior CDC leaders and rubber stamp recommendations by RFK's revamped vaccine advisory panel.
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Federal officials urge medical schools to increase their nutrition education courses
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made the announcement Wednesday.
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Looking to get a COVID shot this fall? Here's why it's likely to be more complicated
Will you get a COVID-19 vaccine this year? The answer may depend on your age, insurance coverage, health and finding a pharmacist who will provide the shot.
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vox.com
Why RFK Jr. just broke the CDC
It’s a fight over who gets to define “public health.”
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nbcnews.com
FDA approves fall Covid shots, but with new restrictions
The new restrictions may affect what insurers cover for people who don’t qualify for the updated Covid shots.
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nbcnews.com
CDC director pushed out, flood of top resignations follow
The ouster comes at a tumultuous time for the embattled health agency. Other top officials also submitted their resignations Wednesday.
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npr.org
The latest COVID vaccines come with new FDA limits
The Food and Drug Administration approved the next round of COVID-19 vaccines, but is restricting them to people at high risk for COVID complications.
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vox.com
America’s leading physician groups are now openly defying RFK Jr.
US vaccine consensus has officially shattered.
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FDA approves updated COVID vaccines with restrictions on who can receive them
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved updated COVID-19 vaccines with restrictions on who can receive the shots.
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Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis opens up about being his caregiver, need for more support
The "Die Hard" actor was diagnosed with dementia nearly three years ago.
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Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds
Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds.
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Eli Lilly's oral GLP-1 pill may help people with Type 2 diabetes lose 'significant' weight, study finds
New data from Eli Lilly says its daily, oral GLP-1 pill may help people who have obesity and people who have Type 2 diabetes lose a significant amount of weight.
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1st human case of flesh-eating parasite detected in US
The U.S. has confirmed the first case of the New World screwworm flesh-eating parasite in a human, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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nypost.com
What to know about screwworm amid US human case of flesh-eating parasite
A person in Maryland was recently infected by the flesh-eating New World screwworm after traveling to El Salvador, US health officials confirmed this week.
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foxnews.com
Flesh-eating parasite case detected in US traveler returning from Central America
The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.
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dailymail.co.uk
Drink enjoyed by millions every day 'could trigger hair loss'
Portuguese researchers found people who regularly consume such drinks could dramatically raise their risk of hair loss.
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independent.co.uk
Lawyer, 22, dies after suffering severe allergic reaction during CT scan
Leticia Paul was undergoing a routine checkup because she had a history of kidney stones
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AI chatbots causing terrifying mental condition in once healthy people
In a series of startling posts on X, Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's artificial intelligence chief, said that reports of delusions linked to AI use were growing.
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More US hospitals are ending gender-affirming care for minors. How this could impact patients
Two U.S. hospitals are the latest to announce that they are ending some, or all, of their pediatric gender care services. Some experts say patients could be harmed.
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npr.org
She's bracing and saving to pay $2,800 a month for ACA health insurance next year
Raiding retirement savings. Pondering job changes or even marriage. People who buy their own health insurance are strategizing ahead of major price hikes in 2026. Open enrollment starts Nov. 1.
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Doctor accused of secretly recording 4,500 videos in restrooms released on bail
A trainee surgeon in Australia has been released on bail after being charged with secretly recording hundreds of medical colleagues in hospital restrooms
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freep.com
Who can get updated COVID-19 vaccines in Michigan might not be an easy question to answer
As a summer COVID-19 surge hits Michigan, unanswered questions abound about eligibility, insurance coverage and when new vaccines will be available.
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aarp.org
COVID Cases Are Rising: When Can We Expect New Vaccines?
The U.S. is experiencing a summer surge, and many are wondering when we’ll see an updated batch of vaccines
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nbcnews.com
For some, fall Covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all
New Covid vaccine recommendations expected from the CDC could affect what insurers are willing to pay for.
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750 HHS employees send signed letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 HHS employees sent a signed letter to members of Congress and Health Secretary RFK Jr., calling on him to stop spreading misinformation.
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Walmart recalls its frozen shrimp in 13 states, citing potential radioactive contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull three lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after federal officials detected Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in shipping containers and a sample of breaded shrimp imported from Indonesia.
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abc7.com
South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for plague, likely from flea bite: health officials
Health officials in El Dorado County, California, believe the person got the plague from a flea bite while camping.
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RFK Jr. responds to vaccine guidance that goes against CDC: ‘AAP is angry’
The AAP published its own vaccine schedule in a break from federal guidance. HHS secretary RFK Jr. took to social media to respond.
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California resident tests positive for plague
In a separate incident last month, a person in Arizona died from plague.
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npr.org
After the CDC shooting, federal workers pressure RFK Jr. for more protections
More than 750 current and former HHS employees signed a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanding he stop spreading inaccurate information and guarantee the safety of the workforce.
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US pediatric group breaks with CDC advice, recommends COVID vaccines for young children
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its vaccine schedule on Aug 19, which differs from the guidance provided by federal officials.
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nbcnews.com
U.S. pediatricians' new Covid shot guidance differs from CDC in major departure
This marks the first time in 30 years the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.
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Leading pediatrician group recommends COVID vaccine for infants, toddlers in contrast with RFK Jr.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said on Tuesday that children ages 6 months to 23 months should receive a COVID-19 vaccine, in contrast with federal health officials.
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livescience.com
New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue'
A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner speech, which could help people with paralysis communicate.
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npr.org
Amid growing 'scandal' of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help
The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows.
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cnet.com
I Used an AI-Powered Glucose Monitor for 2 Weeks. Here's What Surprised Me
I paired my Oura ring with Dexcom's Stelo AI-powered CGM and learned three key things about my eating habits.