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While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains

Instead of acting quickly to prevent a measles comeback, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined public health officials' ability to prevent and contain outbreaks.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.
A sign of the CDC is seen on a podium during the meeting of the members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) advisory panel for vaccines convenes in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 25, 2025.

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025.

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

People laid out a memorial for preventable stillbirths at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., May 30, 2025.

US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study


Gen Z's cleaning habits may reflect growing up in a world shaped by COVID-19 - study

Since CDC reports suggested infection could spread through contaminated surfaces or objects, disinfecting items became a widespread practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 The most complicated cleaning task at home is without a doubt cleaning the windows, we set out to test an innovative and promising product /

Trump fires CDC Director, railways regulation board member

 “Susan Monarez is not aligned with the President’s agenda of Making America Healthy Again," Desai continued.

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025

Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades

CDC confirms the first human screwworm infection in decades after a Maryland case. Officials say the risk to the US public is very low.

The CDC confirmed the first US human screwworm infection in decades, treating a Maryland patient and stressing risk remains very low. (Illustrative)

Multiple cases of new COVID-19 variant found by CDC's airport screening program -CBS

"Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level," the World Health Organization reported.

 Empty Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine vials for children aged 5-11 are seen in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, US, November 6, 2021.

US health chief Kennedy targets 'environmental toxins' as cause of autism

Robert F. Kennedy contradicted both developing and established science on autism in his first press conference since becoming Secretary of Health and Human Services.

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, April 10, 2025

Trump administration begins mass layoffs at health agencies, sources say

The Trump administration launches a 10,000-job cut plan with FDA and CDC layoffs.

 A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014.

US CDC plans study into vaccines and autism, sources say

It is unclear whether US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who has long promoted anti-vaccine views, is involved in the planned CDC study or how it would be carried out.

 Polio vaccine by injection.

WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly  

In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.

New travel warning issued following Marburg outbreak

Although it is a relatively rare disease, the fact that it is highly deadly is concerning to health organizations worldwide.

Medical workers in protective suits treat patients suffering with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Rome, Italy

Peter Buxtun, whistleblower who compared Tuskegee syphilis study to Nazi atrocities, dies at 86

Buxtun died from Alzheimer’s disease in Rocklin, California, on May 18, although his passing was only reported this week. He was 86.

 Peter Buxtun, a former employee of the U.S. Public Health Service, became known as the whistleblower responsible for ending the Tuskegee syphilis experiment.

Fungus vs fungus: New yeast may prevent life-threatening fungal infections

The battle of fungus vs. fungus: Newly identified yeast might prevent life-threatening fungal infections.

 The new yeast species, Kazachstania weizmannii (red dots), was discovered in the mouse intestine, viewed here with a fluorescent microscope.