https://warsawdaily.net/c/health Health en-PL https://warsawdaily.net/a/2026-08-31-31st-po-nowe-zycie-charity-run-held-in-warsaws-wilanow-district-1861617e30 https://warsawdaily.net/a/2026-08-31-31st-po-nowe-zycie-charity-run-held-in-warsaws-wilanow-district-1861617e30 The annual event took place on August 31 and promoted awareness of organ donation and transplantation, bringing together transplant recipients and supporters. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:26:54 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-28-medicare-names-15-drugs-for-next-price-negotiation-cycle-including-bot https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-28-medicare-names-15-drugs-for-next-price-negotiation-cycle-including-bot CMS selected 15 high-spending medicines for the next Medicare drug price negotiation cycle, with talks slated for 2026 and negotiated prices taking effect in 2028; the list includes Botox and the diabetes drug Trulicity. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:58 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-28-extreme-cold-grips-minnesota-as-forecasters-predict-single-digit-highs https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-28-extreme-cold-grips-minnesota-as-forecasters-predict-single-digit-highs A Minnesota weather report said daytime highs are expected to remain in the single digits for the rest of the week, highlighting ongoing dangerous cold conditions and pointing to a warmer pattern later on. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:44 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cdc-says-flu-activity-remains-elevated-but-stabilizing-with-children-s https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cdc-says-flu-activity-remains-elevated-but-stabilizing-with-children-s The CDC’s FluView report for Week 1 (ending Jan. 10, 2026) says seasonal influenza activity remains elevated nationally but has decreased or stayed stable for two consecutive weeks. Influenza A(H3N2) dominates, and pediatric hospitalization rates hit their highest peak since 2010-11. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:06:28 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-study-warns-cdc-public-health-data-systems-went-stale-in-2025-raising- https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-study-warns-cdc-public-health-data-systems-went-stale-in-2025-raising- Nearly half of once-regularly updated CDC surveillance databases stopped or delayed updates in 2025, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers said the gap is especially severe for vaccination and vaccine-preventable disease tracking, leaving public health officials and clinicians with slower signals during fast-moving outbreaks. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:15 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-near-flat-medicare-advantage-payment-update-for-2027-jolt https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-near-flat-medicare-advantage-payment-update-for-2027-jolt CMS’s advance notice projects a net 0.09% average payment increase for Medicare Advantage in 2027, a sharp contrast from recent years and a catalyst for debate over plan benefits, coding rules, and the long-term sustainability of the program. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:13 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-0-09-net-medicare-advantage-payment-increase-for-2027-spa https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-cms-proposes-0-09-net-medicare-advantage-payment-increase-for-2027-spa U.S. health insurers fell sharply after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposal showing a net average payment increase of 0.09% for Medicare Advantage plans in 2027. The proposal, issued late Monday and highlighted in trading Tuesday, raised concerns about margin pressure and potential benefit changes for seniors enrolled in private Medicare plans. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:25 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-thousands-of-kaiser-permanente-workers-strike-in-california-and-hawaii https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-thousands-of-kaiser-permanente-workers-strike-in-california-and-hawaii Roughly 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health care professionals walked off the job at facilities across California and Hawaii, with unions citing staffing and bargaining disputes while the company says it has offered a strong pay package. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:12 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-health-insurance-sector-hit-by-medicare-advantage-proposal-spotlightin https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-27-health-insurance-sector-hit-by-medicare-advantage-proposal-spotlightin A proposed near-flat Medicare Advantage payment update for 2027 triggered a sharp selloff in major insurers and renewed debate about how to control costs while preserving benefits and access for seniors. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:43 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-at-risk-of-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-outbreaks-persist- https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-u-s-at-risk-of-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-outbreaks-persist- Public health experts warn the United States could lose its measles elimination designation as a long-running chain of transmission spreads across multiple states. The decision, expected to be reviewed in April 2026, comes after the nation recorded its highest measles case count in decades and as declining vaccination rates leave communities vulnerable. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:48 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-declares-end-of-its-first-marburg-outbreak-after-42-days-with Ethiopia declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required monitoring period without new confirmed infections. Health officials credited surveillance and response support as they closed out an outbreak that included deaths among patients and health workers. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:39 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-restores-5b-public-health-grants-after-brief-pause-unsettling-stat https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-restores-5b-public-health-grants-after-brief-pause-unsettling-stat Federal officials lifted a short pause on more than $5 billion in CDC public health infrastructure grants after states received notices that funding was being reviewed for alignment with administration priorities, raising concerns about stability for staffing, preparedness, and data modernization. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:27 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-child-vaccine-guidance-as-cdc-schedule- https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-reaffirm-broader-child-vaccine-guidance-as-cdc-schedule- A KFF Health News morning briefing highlights that the American Academy of Pediatrics released vaccine recommendations that differ from a revised CDC childhood schedule. The roundup also flags rising parental refusal of vitamin K shots for newborns, according to medical reporting cited in the briefing. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:07:54 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-health-officials-urge-cold-weather-safety-as-hard-freeze-hits-houston- https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-health-officials-urge-cold-weather-safety-as-hard-freeze-hits-houston- As a winter storm drove temperatures into the 20s and iced over roads around Houston, local officials opened warming centers and warned residents to watch for hypothermia and frostbite. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:05 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-deadly-winter-storm-brings-hypothermia-risk-warnings-as-extreme-cold-a https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-deadly-winter-storm-brings-hypothermia-risk-warnings-as-extreme-cold-a As a major winter storm spreads snow, ice, and subzero wind chills across wide areas of the country, officials are warning about hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, and injury risks during cleanup. Reports of weather-related deaths highlight how quickly exposure and unsafe heating can turn fatal. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:47 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-issue-their-own-2026-vaccine-schedule-after-cdc-narrows- https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-pediatricians-issue-their-own-2026-vaccine-schedule-after-cdc-narrows- The American Academy of Pediatrics released a 2026 immunization schedule that continues to recommend routine vaccines for 18 diseases, diverging from the CDC’s revised schedule that recommends fewer shots for all children and shifts some protections to high-risk or shared-decision categories. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:43:44 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-first-marburg-outbreak-highlighting-risks-to-health-work https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-first-marburg-outbreak-highlighting-risks-to-health-work Ethiopia’s declaration that its Marburg outbreak is over follows 42 days without new confirmed cases. The outbreak included infections among health workers, and WHO emphasized surveillance, lab diagnostics, and infection control as central to containment in the absence of a licensed vaccine or specific treatment. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:31 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-bottled-water-vs-tap-water-microplastics-shift-the-health-trade-offs https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-bottled-water-vs-tap-water-microplastics-shift-the-health-trade-offs A closer look at bottled versus tap water suggests the decision is less straightforward than many assume, with microplastics emerging as a key concern for bottled water and filtration options changing the risk equation for households. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:52 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-and-fda-investigate-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live- https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-cdc-and-fda-investigate-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live- Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak connected to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder, with dozens of reported illnesses across more than 20 states. The FDA says the product is primarily sold online and has been recalled, and the CDC urges consumers to discard or return recalled items while investigators continue tracing contamination sources. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:35 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-hhs-says-cdc-acted-on-presidential-memorandum-to-update-the-u-s-childh https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-hhs-says-cdc-acted-on-presidential-memorandum-to-update-the-u-s-childh The Department of Health and Human Services announced that CDC leadership accepted recommendations from a scientific assessment of U.S. childhood immunization practices, following a presidential directive to compare schedules used in peer countries and update the U.S. schedule if better approaches exist. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:15 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-marburg-outbreak-as-health-officials-emphasize-surveilla https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-26-ethiopia-ends-marburg-outbreak-as-health-officials-emphasize-surveilla Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health says it has ended the country’s first Marburg outbreak after a full monitoring period with no new confirmed infections. The announcement highlights the importance of rapid testing, contact tracing, and hospital infection-control practices in containing rare but lethal viral outbreaks. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:06:03 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-linked-salmonella-outbreak-prompts-recall-of-live-it-up-super-gree https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-linked-salmonella-outbreak-prompts-recall-of-live-it-up-super-gree A powdered greens supplement sold online has been recalled amid a multi-state Salmonella outbreak, with dozens of reported illnesses and hospitalizations, according to reporting based on FDA information. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:27 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-scientific-review-or https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-scientific-review-or CDC says it accepted recommendations from a scientific assessment of U.S. childhood vaccination practices following a presidential memorandum directing a review of international approaches. The agency framed the action as an evidence-based update to the schedule. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:12 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-g https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-g Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to ‘Live it Up’ Super Greens dietary supplement powder. The FDA says 45 illnesses across 21 states have been identified, including 12 hospitalizations, and consumers are urged to stop using affected products and sanitize surfaces to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:50:38 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-greens-suppl https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-greens-suppl The CDC says it is investigating Salmonella infections linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder, advising consumers to discard or return recalled products as officials gather epidemiologic and lab data. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:51 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-super https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-super Federal health agencies are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to a greens powder dietary supplement, with officials urging consumers not to use certain products and to clean surfaces that may be contaminated. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:15 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-guinea-bissau-suspends-hepatitis-b-vaccine-study-pending-ethical-revie https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-guinea-bissau-suspends-hepatitis-b-vaccine-study-pending-ethical-revie Guinea-Bissau paused a U.S.-backed newborn hepatitis B vaccine study while authorities conduct an ethical review, after concerns were raised about oversight and trial design. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:19:52 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-s https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-investigates-multistate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-live-it-up-s The CDC says public health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder, advising consumers to discard or return recalled products while noting that reported case counts can understate the true scale of illnesses. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:09:52 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-signs-decision-memo-updating-how-the-u-s-childhood-immunization-sc https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-signs-decision-memo-updating-how-the-u-s-childhood-immunization-sc The CDC announced it accepted recommendations from a scientific assessment of U.S. childhood immunization practices following a presidential memorandum directing a review of international approaches. The CDC said vaccines remain covered without cost-sharing while the schedule is organized into three categories: routine for all children, for certain high-risk groups, and shared clinical decision-making. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:57 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-following-presidential-dir https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-following-presidential-dir Federal health officials announced changes to how the U.S. childhood immunization schedule is organized, saying vaccines remain covered while shifting several recommendations into different categories that emphasize risk and shared clinical decision-making. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:24 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-faces-possible-loss-of-measles-elimination-status-as-international https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-faces-possible-loss-of-measles-elimination-status-as-international International health authorities plan to assess in April whether the United States has lost its measles elimination status after a long-running outbreak that began in early 2025. Experts say the review is symbolic but underscores deep vulnerabilities tied to declining vaccination coverage, misinformation, and strain on public health capacity. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:17 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-study-strengthens-link-between-midlife-obesity-and-vascular-dementia-h https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-study-strengthens-link-between-midlife-obesity-and-vascular-dementia-h New research suggests midlife obesity is likely a causal driver of vascular dementia risk, with long-term effects on blood pressure explaining a substantial share of the increased risk—pointing to prevention opportunities through weight and hypertension control. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:28 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-public-health-groups-sue-over-scaled-back-u-s-childhood-vaccine-recomm https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-public-health-groups-sue-over-scaled-back-u-s-childhood-vaccine-recomm Major medical and public health organizations have filed suit challenging a recent U.S. policy shift that narrowed federal recommendations for several routine childhood vaccines. The lawsuit argues the change was made without adequate process and could increase the risk of preventable disease, while officials defending the move frame it as promoting transparency and parental choice. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:13:54 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-measles-cases-surpass-400-in-2026-as-outbreaks-continue-from-last- https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-measles-cases-surpass-400-in-2026-as-outbreaks-continue-from-last- The CDC reports hundreds of confirmed measles cases in early 2026 across multiple states, with most infections linked to outbreaks that began in 2025 and concentrated among unvaccinated or unknown-status patients. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:08:34 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens-sup https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-fda-and-cdc-investigate-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-super-greens-sup Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. Consumers are being urged to stop using affected products and sanitize surfaces that may have been contaminated. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:49 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-paho-warns-of-overlapping-flu-and-rsv-activity-urging-surveillance-and https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-paho-warns-of-overlapping-flu-and-rsv-activity-urging-surveillance-and PAHO highlighted risks from simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and RSV across the Americas, emphasizing preparedness, detection, and preventive steps for vulnerable groups. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-at-risk-of-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-multi-state-outbre https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-u-s-at-risk-of-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-multi-state-outbre Public health experts warn sustained measles transmission could jeopardize the U.S. elimination designation, as outbreaks spread across states and vaccination gaps leave communities vulnerable. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:12 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-framework-after-presidenti https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-updates-childhood-immunization-schedule-framework-after-presidenti The CDC says it has adopted recommendations following a presidential directive to review childhood immunization practices, reorganizing the U.S. schedule into three categories while maintaining insurance coverage without cost-sharing for recommended vaccines. Officials framed the change as a restructuring intended to support individualized decision-making while preserving protection against serious diseases. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-public-health-groups-sue-over-cdc-s-scaled-back-child-vaccine-guidance https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-public-health-groups-sue-over-cdc-s-scaled-back-child-vaccine-guidance Medical and public health organizations led by the American Academy of Pediatrics sued to challenge CDC changes that narrow routine childhood vaccine recommendations for several diseases. The suit argues the move endangers children and was made without proper process or a reasoned explanation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-hypothermia-can-strike-even-above-40-f-as-winter-storms-rais https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-warns-hypothermia-can-strike-even-above-40-f-as-winter-storms-rais As severe winter weather spreads, CDC guidance emphasizes that hypothermia is a medical emergency and can occur in damp conditions even when temperatures are not extremely low. The agency outlines warning signs and steps families can take to prevent dangerous cold exposure at home and outdoors. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:30:29 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-moves-to-revise-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-trump-direct https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-moves-to-revise-childhood-immunization-schedule-after-trump-direct Federal health officials say the CDC is implementing changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule after a presidential review directive, while Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee say the process lacked transparency and sufficient scientific input. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:55:24 GMT https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-supplement-pow https://warsawdaily.net/a/health-2026-01-25-cdc-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-live-it-up-super-greens-supplement-pow The CDC says a multistate Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak has been linked to ‘Live it Up Super Greens’ supplement powder, urging consumers to discard or return recalled products as investigators work with the FDA to trace contamination. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:31:01 GMT