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US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year
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Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

Trump tells agencies to align with study calling for narrower childhood vaccine recommendations

President Donald Trump is giving his endorsement to a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services that calls for cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every American child
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President Trump Directs Agencies to Align with Study on Narrower Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

President Trump Directs Agencies to Align with Study on Narrower Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to align with a study from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that recommends reducing the number of vaccines recommended for American children. The study suggests that children should be vaccinated against 11 diseases, while other vaccines should be recommended only for high-risk groups or through shared decision-making between doctors and parents. This includes vaccines for flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis, and RSV. The order aims to provide maximum flexibility to parents and doctors while ensuring continued access to vaccines. The Trump administration had previously attempted to narrow vaccine recommendations, but a federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the move. The administration is currently appealing this decision.
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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Reduce Recommended Childhood Vaccines

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Reduce Recommended Childhood Vaccines

President Trump has signed an executive order directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children. This order follows a scientific assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that compared U.S. childhood immunization recommendations with those of peer nations. The assessment, co-authored by vaccine skeptic Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, suggests maintaining vaccines for ten diseases, including measles and polio, while removing others such as hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and influenza from the recommended schedule. The order mandates the CDC and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review this assessment and update the vaccine schedule accordingly.
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CDC Reports 8% of Americans Uninsured in 2025 Amid Potential Policy Changes

CDC Reports 8% of Americans Uninsured in 2025 Amid Potential Policy Changes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that approximately 8% of Americans were without health insurance in 2025. This figure has remained stable compared to previous years, but there are concerns that the number of uninsured individuals could increase due to policy changes under President Trump's administration. The administration has implemented significant changes to Medicaid, potentially leading to 10 million more uninsured individuals over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Additionally, the expiration of certain Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to reduce participation in marketplace health programs, with an estimated 5 million fewer enrollees in 2026 compared to 2025.
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President Trump Orders CDC to Reduce Childhood Vaccine Recommendations, Sparking Medical Debate

President Trump Orders CDC to Reduce Childhood Vaccine Recommendations, Sparking Medical Debate

President Trump has signed an executive order directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to align with a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) assessment that calls for fewer childhood vaccines. This decision follows a December memo from Trump urging HHS to adjust U.S. vaccine recommendations to match those of peer developed countries. The HHS assessment, released in January, found that the U.S. recommends more childhood vaccines than any other peer nation, with some European countries recommending less than half the number of doses. Consequently, the CDC updated its recommendations, reducing the number of vaccines from 17 to 11. This move has been met with criticism from medical experts and organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, which has issued its own vaccine guidelines in response. The executive order mandates the CDC and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to review the HHS assessment and update the vaccine schedule accordingly.
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About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

A Trump administration official says the administration will send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States
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Tick-Borne Diseases and Rumors: A Decade of Investigations

Tick-Borne Diseases and Rumors: A Decade of Investigations

Ticks are increasingly becoming a public health concern in the U.S. due to their role in spreading diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-Gal Syndrome. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists 16 tick-borne diseases, with ticks thriving in warmer climates year-round. Over the years, various rumors and conspiracy theories about ticks have circulated online, including claims that organizations like PETA were releasing ticks to induce meat allergies. Snopes has debunked several of these rumors, emphasizing the need for accurate information about tick-borne diseases and their prevention.
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US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola, they said in a joint statement, as they aim to protect citizens and visitors during the World Cup.
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US vows to prevent any Ebola cases from entering the country

US vows to prevent any Ebola cases from entering the country

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday it must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak has already caused a suspected 220 deaths and 900 cases.