Latest published reports in strict reverse chronological order.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PAHO highlighted risks from simultaneous circulation of seasonal influenza and RSV across the Americas, emphasizing preparedness, detection, and preventive steps for vulnerable groups.