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Date: 2025/05/09 - 22:00
19 States, DC Sue Trump Administration Over Federal Health Agency Layoffs
Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which could disrupt public health services, such as safeguarding food and medication supplies.
Date: 2025/05/09 - 17:00
Shingles vaccine can lower heart disease risk by 23%, new study finds
People who receive the shingles vaccine have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, such as stroke, and coronary heart disease, with this protection lasting for up to 8 years, anew study finds.
Date: 2025/05/01 - 00:32
Measles Could Return to Endemic Status in U.S. If Vaccination Rates Remain Low
New research projects that if vaccination rates continue to fall, there will be 11 million to upwards of 51 million new measles cases in the U.S. in the next 25 years. Infectious disease experts remain concerned about the long-term impacts of vaccine hesitancy.
Date: 2025/04/21 - 23:32
CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know
Under direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but they note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary.
Date: 2025/04/06 - 19:00
‘Hunger Games’ Star Elizabeth Banks on Perimenopause and Thriving in Your 50s
Actor, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks shares how she prioritizes her health in her 50s. The “Hunger Games” star opens up about healthy aging and how she's navigated shingles and perimenopause in her 50s.
Date: 2025/04/04 - 22:32
'Top Gun' Legend Val Kilmer Dies of Pneumonia After Throat Cancer Battle
Legendary actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role as Iceman in "Top Gun," has died of pneumonia at 65. Experts say Kilmer's prior treatment for throat cancer and his age may have been contributing factors. Older adults can protect their health by getting vaccinated against pneumonia.