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Measles on the Rise: What's Happening in the US?

December 18, 2025

Measles is making a comeback in the US. It's spreading fast in places like Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina. Many of those affected are kids in school. This is happening because not enough people are getting vaccinated. In South Carolina, over 138 people have caught measles. Most of them are in Sp

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CDC Updates Childhood Vaccine Guidelines, Sparks Debate

December 17, 2025

The CDC has recently made a significant update to the childhood vaccination schedule. They decided to stop recommending that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine right after birth. This change comes after a federal advisory panel suggested it. Why did they make this change? Well, they looked at

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New Guidelines for Hepatitis B Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know

December 17, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shifted its stance on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns. Instead of universally recommending the vaccine at birth, the CDC now suggests that mothers who test negative for the virus should discuss with their healthcare providers about delaying

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RFK Jr. 's Health Moves: What's Really Going On?

December 13, 2025

RFK Jr. has been making waves in public health, and not in a good way. He's been shaking things up at the Health and Human Services (HHS) since February, and the results aren't pretty. His actions have been more about pushing personal beliefs than improving public health. First off, he fired all 17

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How Money Shapes Health Department Success Across the US

December 13, 2025

Over the years, the CDC has been putting money into helping health departments meet certain standards. But what does this investment really mean for the people? A recent study looked at the money spent on this from 2005 to 2023. It wanted to see how this funding has affected how many health departme

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CDC in Crisis: Top Scientists Speak Out on Kennedy's Controversial Leadership

December 12, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing serious challenges. This year, the agency experienced severe budget cuts, staff reductions, and even physical damage to its headquarters. Over 500 bullets were fired at the building, targeting the scientists and public health experts ins

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A Glimmer of Hope: Suicide Rates Take a Small Step Down

December 12, 2025

In 2024, the U. S. saw a slight decrease in suicide rates, a small but significant shift after years of climbing numbers. The CDC reports that around 48, 800 people died by suicide, which is about 500 fewer than the previous year. This means the rate dropped to 13. 7 deaths per 100, 000 people, down

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A Skunk Scratch Leads to a Rare and Deadly Outcome

December 11, 2025

In a small town in Idaho, a man was scratched by a skunk while holding a kitten. This simple incident set off a chain of events that led to two deaths. The man who was scratched later became very sick and died. He had donated a kidney to a man in Michigan. Sadly, the recipient of the kidney also got

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Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate: Science or Politics?

December 5, 2025

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel faced a chaotic meeting, delaying a vote on hepatitis B vaccines. The panel, recently reshuffled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is now filled with members who often question vaccines. The delay happened because of confusion over the voting language, push

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Young Activist Fights Back Against Tobacco in Her Community

December 4, 2025

Breanna Cutright, an 18-year-old from Clarksburg, West Virginia, found her purpose through Raze, an anti-tobacco program for youth. When federal funding cuts forced Raze to shut down, she felt lost. The program had given her opportunities, like meeting senators and advocating for tobacco-free school