Infectious Disease

MAHA 1 day ago

Trump signs off on nationwide vaccine schedule review as CDC withdraws infant hep B guidance: 'Fast track'

President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social Friday he signed a memorandum to review the 72-vaccine schedule required for all American children from infancy onward.

Health 1 day ago

GOP senator calls CDC's hepatitis B vaccine change 'a mistake' that will make America sicker

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., urges the CDC to reject new hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns, calling the proposed change "a mistake."

VIDEO 2 days ago

Vote on hepatitis B vaccine delayed a day

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary discusses the approach to giving newborns the hepatitis B vaccine and more on 'America Reports.'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 3 days ago

RFK Jr launches investigation into school for alleged vaccination of child without parental consent

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launches investigation into alleged unauthorized child vaccination at school, vowing to protect parental rights.

Immigration 3 days ago

Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

SBA launches federal probe into Somali community groups linked to $1 billion Minnesota COVID fraud scandal involving Gov. Tim Walz's administration.

Health 3 days ago

Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

A Stanford Medicine study suggests that the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20% in older adults, offering the first evidence of a potential cause-and-effect relationship.

West Virginia 4 days ago

West Virginia restores exclusion of religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions after latest court ruling

West Virginia's Supreme Court paused a lower court ruling allowing religious exemptions from school vaccines, leading the state board to reinstate its vaccination policy.

VIDEO 4 days ago

A new FDA memo reportedly links 10 child deaths to COVID vaccine

Board certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani discusses the safety monitoring of vaccines and more on ‘The Will Cain Show.’

Media 5 days ago

Madonna pens scathing post against Trump for 'unthinkable' decision to ignore World AIDS Day

Singer Madonna criticized President Donald Trump in a scathing Instagram post on Monday after his administration stopped commemorating World AIDS Day.

Media 5 days ago

Elton John reveals what would make Trump one of the 'greatest presidents' in history

Singer Elton John praised bipartisan efforts, including from the Trump administration, to end the HIV pandemic by 2030, during a recent Variety interview.

Media November 29

Detroit car club saves suburban coffee shop from foreclosure during COVID lockdowns

Elie El-Haddad's European car group Eurotic of Detroit creates community connections at Birmingham coffee shop DayCap Café through regular automotive meetups and events.

VIDEO November 28

How cars and coffee saved a small business in Michigan from COVID-19

The founder of a local car club devised a plan to rally the community and bring new customers to a struggling café in Birmingham, Michigan.

Vaccine November 26

Judge rules West Virginia parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccine requirements

West Virginia families can now use religious beliefs to skip school vaccine requirements and attend class after a judge's ruling on Wednesday.

Health November 20

CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy

The CDC changed its stance on its vaccines and autism link after the Department of Health and Human Services launched a comprehensive assessment of potential autism causes.

Health November 20

Doctors reveal troubling signs in early flu trends, warn of ‘unusually bad’ season

Health experts warn this flu season could be unusually severe, with early spread and concerning H3N2 strain activity across the U.S. following Australia's worst flu season.

Health November 20

COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

Research links COVID vaccination to higher acute kidney injury risk within one year, though vaccinated people showed lower overall death rates from all causes.

VIDEO November 19

Flu vaccine being 'less effective' this winter does not mean it won't work, doctor says

Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Mahsa Tehrani explains how the H3N2 flu strain could affect the upcoming winter season on 'America Reports.'

Health November 19

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans.

MILITARY November 17

VA to restore education benefits eligibility to veterans ousted under Biden-era COVID vaccine mandate

Following President Trump's executive order, the VA will restore GI Bill benefits to 899 veterans initially, with more cases under review for discharge upgrades.

Health November 13

Surge in whooping cough cases in southern state prompts health alerts

Texas reports nearly quadruple the whooping cough cases than last year, with over 3,500 infections. Health officials urge vaccination as pertussis spreads statewide.

Opinion November 7

Democrats hold the government hostage over subsidies Americans don’t want

Democrats are holding the government hostage over temporary COVID-era ACA subsidies that have led to widespread fraud and cost taxpayers $27 billion.

Media November 4

Gretchen Whitmer confronted on 'weird' COVID restrictions, says she did her best with poor information

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faced questions about her state's COVID-19 restrictions on Caleb Hammer's "Financial Audit" show, admitting policies were "weird" during the pandemic.

Health October 31

Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk

Viral infections trigger inflammation that raises heart disease risk, study finds. Vaccination against COVID, flu and shingles may help prevent cardiovascular complications.

Mississippi October 29

Truckload of 'aggressive' research monkeys escape after truck crash in Mississippi; 3 still on the loose

A truck carrying research monkeys from Tulane University crashed on a Mississippi highway near Heidelberg in Jasper County, releasing the "aggressive" primates into a community.

Health October 27

Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study

New research reveals the shingles vaccine may cut vascular dementia risk by half, offering unexpected brain protection beyond preventing painful rash outbreaks.

Bird Flu October 26

Bird flu cases on the rise, as illness confirmed at Georgia commercial poultry farm

Bird flu outbreak hits third Georgia commercial poultry operation this year, affecting 140,000 chickens as state officials work to contain HPAI spread.

Health October 24

Contaminated meat blamed for rise in common urinary infections, experts warn

New study reveals that nearly 20% of UTIs could be linked to contaminated meat. with E. coli strains from chicken and turkey posing hidden foodborne risks nationwide.

Health October 23

Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say

A new study finds that combining the COVID vaccine with immunotherapy may nearly double cancer survival rates — patients lived an average of 37.3 months compared to 20.6 months without the vaccine.

Health October 23

Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak

The California Department of Health reports that three hospitalized clade I mpox patients are now recovering, marking the first community spread without international travel history.

Health October 16

After Diane Keaton's pneumonia death, what to know about the respiratory virus

Diane Keaton's pneumonia death highlights how bacterial and viral lung infections can be life-threatening, especially for older adults with chronic conditions.