Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Tag: health

The CDC buried a measles forecast that stressed the need for...

The agency would have emphasized the importance of vaccinating people against the highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that has spread to 19 states, the records show.

NIH ends future funding to study the health effects of climate...

One climate health expert said the directive would have a “devastating” impact on much-needed research.

A national asbestos-exposure registry of veterans could combat misdiagnosis in mesothelioma...

Many U.S. veterans are suffering from asbestos-related illnesses due to past military exposure, highlighting the urgent need for a national asbestos-exposure registry to improve early detection, diagnosis, and access to VA benefits.

Trump halted an agent orange cleanup. That puts hundreds of thousands...

Diplomats in Vietnam warned Washington that halting USAID’s efforts to clean up the massive deposit of postwar pesticides would be a catastrophe for public health and relations with a key strategic partner in Asia.

The healthcare system in Cuba

How a tiny island defies U.S. sanctions to lead in healthcare.

National Cancer Institute employees can’t publish information on these topics without...

Among the 23 hot-button issues, according to internal records reviewed by ProPublica: vaccines, fluoride, peanut allergies, autism.

Children more at risk of cancers with exposure to multiple pesticides,...

The first-of-its-kind research studied the link between multiple widely used pesticides and common childhood cancers compared to previous research, which looked at exposure to one pesticide.

Over 160 Gaza health workers detained, newborns freeze as Israel blocks...

More than 160 Gaza health workers remain imprisoned in Israeli detention facilities as the medical system collapses, and newborns die from exposure due to Israel’s blockade of shelter and aid.

The 19th explains: How Medicaid helps mothers, caregivers and children

Here’s what you need to know about how it currently ensures quality health and long-term care for large swaths of people.

First pet treats made with lab-grown meat could ‘feed pets forever’...

The meat alternative is said to have all the vitamins, minerals, essential amino and fatty acids necessary for healthy pets.

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Despite media knocks, Maine’s Graham Platner qualifies as this year’s breakthrough Senate campaign star 

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A climatic presidency

Donald Trump gets hot, hot, hot.

Pendulum justice: The greater MAGA’s orgy of outrages, the more change looms

Under duress, wealth shares its spoils,/ But never forsakes its octopus coils.

US-Iran ceasefire deal opens fragile path out of war as Israel threatens to keep...

The interim framework could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause a war that killed thousands, but unresolved disputes over sanctions, Iran’s nuclear program, frozen assets, and Israel’s military operations leave the deal vulnerable before it is even signed.

The Trump administration aims to penalize disabled adults who live with their families

A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients.