Press review · Monday, 6 October 2025
06 October 2025
1,174 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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abcnews.go.com
CDC webpage says link between autism and vaccines has been ignored, despite several studies finding no evidence
The CDC updated its webpage on autism and vaccines on Wednesday, promoting the debunked theory that the developmental disorder is caused by shots.
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theatlantic.com
The CDC’s Website Is Anti-Vaccine Now
The agency’s revamped vaccine-safety page enshrines Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s fringe beliefs as government guidance.
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npr.org
The CDC revives debunked 'link' between childhood vaccines and autism
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated "Vaccines do not cause autism" has been changed to cast doubt on the scientific research that supports the finding.
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menshealth.com
The Oura Ring 4 Is At Its Lowest Price Ever for Black Friday
We got the inside scoop on how to take advantage of this deal and why it's worth checking out.
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nbcnews.com
Without evidence, CDC changes messaging on vaccines and autism
On Wednesday, the agency reversed its long-held position that there's no link between vaccines and autism. Outside experts said they are "appalled" by the change.
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nola.com
As huge health insurance hikes loom, Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy proposes a big change
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, has an alternative proposal to renewing the Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire.
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Trump’s Ozempic Deal Has a Major Flaw
Obesity drugs are still too expensive.
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theguardian.com
Beans, beans, the magical fruit: how healthy are they really?
Research shows beans are good for the body and for the planet. Here’s what to know about getting more in your diet
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Trump administration announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices for many Americans
The Trump administration announced deals on Thursday with pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly that would lower the cost of GLP-1 drugs for many Americans.
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American man and son die after suffering stings from swarm of wasps ziplining in Laos
An American man and his teenage son have died after they were stung by a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos last month
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npr.org
The shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service.
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usatoday.com
Dick Cheney had five heart attacks. Here's how science helped him live until 84.
Despite five heart attacks, multiple surgeries and a heart transplant, Cheney still lived a long life and died surrounded by family at 84 years old.
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Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk negotiating deal with Trump administration on obesity drug prices
Under the pending agreements, a month's supply of the drug would cost roughly $149.
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nbcnews.com
The Trump administration is nearing a deal to lower prices for weight loss drugs
The lowest doses of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Novo Nordisk's Wegovy could be available for as little as $149 a month.
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today.com
Former VP Dick Cheney Dead at 84: What to Know About His Cause of Death
The former vice president served two terms under President George W. Bush and was a primary figure in federal politics for decades.
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pbs.org
Top FDA drug regulator resigns after officials probe 'serious concerns' about his conduct
The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug center abruptly resigned Sunday amid concerns about his personal conduct.
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cnet.com
A Doctor at Apple Shares 9 Hidden Apple Watch Health Features
From different notifications to tracking certain parts of your health, the Apple Watch has plenty of hidden health features.
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nbcnews.com
Taking this supplement for more than a year could be a sign of heart problems
Researchers found that adults who took melatonin for more than a year had a higher risk of heart failure, but not because of the supplement itself.
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nbcnews.com
Is saturated fat back on the menu? What to know as RFK Jr. touts whole milk and beef tallow
Decades of data shows that eating saturated fat raises LDL cholesterol levels and contributes to heart disease.
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techradar.com
I was ready to buy an Apple Watch Ultra 3 – here’s why I’m getting a Series 11 instead, for a fraction of the cost
I saved hundreds by downgrading
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When does daylight saving time end and how do I adapt?
Experts explain how to reset your body clock and why permanent standard time makes sense
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nbcnews.com
ACA open enrollment begins this weekend. What to know as premiums rise.
Premiums for people who get their insurance through Healthcare.gov are rising about 30% on average. Without the enhanced subsidies, many could pay far more than that.
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npr.org
Shopping for ACA health plans this open enrollment? Here's what to know
This year, with Congress in a stalemate about subsidies, Affordable Care Act marketplace consumers will need to be more informed than ever to navigate their health coverage choices.
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Experts warn of environmental and health risks as Trump orders nuclear testing
President Donald Trump announced he is ordering the U.S. to resume nuclear testing, leaving experts wondering what this would entail and how it would be implemented.
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nbcnews.com
Senate confirmation hearing for Trump's surgeon general pick is postponed after she goes into labor
President Donald Trump nominated Casey Means, a wellness influencer and close ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to be America’s top doctor.
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indystar.com
Hoosiers at risk of losing health insurance if Congress lets subsidies expire
The debate surrounding whether to extend enhanced premium subsidies for health insurance marketplace enrollees is at the heart of the government shutdown.
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npr.org
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
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Surgeon general nominee Casey Means says she'll focus on 'healing and prevention' instead of 'overmedicalization'
Means' remarks come in prepared confirmation testimony obtained by ABC News.
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news.bloomberglaw.com
HHS Watchdog Pick Faces Democratic Blowback Ahead of Hearing
Senate Democrats are urging fellow lawmakers to halt the nomination process of President Donald Trump‘s pick to lead a federal office for combating fraud and mismanagement at the US Department of Health and Human Services, arguing the position isn’t technically vacant.
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Character.AI announces major change to its platform amid concerns about child safety
On the heels of multiple lawsuits and reports, Character.AI bans children from under 18 from talking to its chatbots
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inquirer.com
Gov. Josh Shapiro joins CHOP in fight to stop Trump officials from obtaining medical records of transgender youth
Trump officials want a federal judge in Philadelphia to order CHOP to hand over medical records of transgender patients. Governor Shapiro sides with CHOP.
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A 13-year-old invented a new technology to help his family. It actually works.
Kevin Tang is an eighth-grader in California who won $25,000 and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist” for his science fair project.
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The Pitfalls of Sleepmaxxing
Technology might help you sleep better, or go haywire.
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npr.org
Why the ACA needs young people — and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance
Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits.
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npr.org
In the rural South where Medicaid has been a lifeline, residents brace for cuts
With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.
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nbcnews.com
Boy who swallowed 100 magnets has surgery to remove them from his gut
The magnets had joined together to form chains inside the boy's intestines, requiring surgeons to remove them.
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npr.org
What killed Napoleon's army? Scientists find clues in DNA from fallen soldiers' teeth
In 1812, hundreds of thousands of men in Napoleon's army perished during their retreat from Russia. Researchers now believe a couple of unexpected pathogens may have helped hasten the soldiers' demise.
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insidehighered.com
How ChatGPT Encourages Teens to Engage in Dangerous Behavior
Researchers identified tendencies for the chatbot to respond to prompts from fictitious teens by promoting harmful behaviors, as long as users told it the information was for a friend or project.
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npr.org
Antidepressant side effects differ greatly depending on the drug, study finds
Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 different antidepressants and found side effects vary from drug to drug.
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nbcnews.com
‘It’s only gotten worse’: As ACA premiums are set to climb, some Americans opt to go uninsured
Enhanced subsidies for Obamacare have kept premiums affordable. Absent action from Congress, they will expire at the end of the year.
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kff.org
2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey | KFF
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year's report also looks at how employers are approaching coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including their concerns about utilization and cost.
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Some Americans fear high health insurance premiums if ACA enhanced subsidies expire: 'Very much a worry'
Some Americans said they're worried that if subsidies expire, they may be forced to choose a lower-tier insurance plan or may not be able to cover their premiums.
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Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
A new study in the medical journal Pediatrics found that peanut allergies in children ages 0 to 3 declined by more than 27% after guidance was first issued, and by more than 40% after it was expanded in 2017.
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npr.org
Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.
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Her 14-year-old was seduced by a Character.AI bot. She says it cost him his life.
1 in 5 high schoolers have had a romantic AI relationship, or know someone who has. Experts say the impact on their mental health can be devastating.
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Kohler Wants to Put a Tiny Camera in Your Toilet and Analyze the Contents
The company's new Dekoda toilet accessory is like a little bathroom detective.
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laist.com
Kaiser nurses go on strike in the pouring rain. Here's why — and how it will affect patients
Tens of thousands of workers across Southern California walk out over pay and staffing issues.
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You’re Fired. Just Kidding!
How much more whiplash can the CDC withstand?
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tomsguide.com
“Build a stronger body for life”: A coach shares her 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout to help boost functional strength
Grab a pair of dumbbells and prepare to begin
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tomsguide.com
I swapped the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for the Apple Watch Series 11 — here’s my pros and cons
Which Apple Watch should you buy?