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Top CDC Vaccine Expert Resigns Over Political Interference

A leading CDC official quit, warning delays and politics in vaccine decisions could cost American lives.

Measles Surges in Canada and Mexico Raise Global Alarm

Low vaccination rates drive measles outbreaks in Canada and Mexico, sparking urgent public health warnings.

California's Life Expectancy Stalls Post-COVID: Experts Raise Alarms Over Lingering Health Impacts

Despite advancements in healthcare access and vaccine distribution, California’s life expectancy has failed to rebound to pre-COVID levels. Experts point to widening health disparities, mental health crises, and socioeconomic stressors as key barriers to recovery.

Medical Societies File Lawsuit Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and HHS Over 'Dangerous' Vaccine Misinformation

Major U.S. medical organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), alleging that their promotion and tolerance of vaccine misinformation has led to preventable harm, public distrust, and declining immunization rates.

C.D.C. and W.H.O. Offers of Covid Support Ignored by China Amid Surge

Despite escalating Covid-19 cases and overwhelmed hospitals, Chinese authorities have remained silent on repeated offers of aid from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. The lack of cooperation raises global health concerns.

Another HIV Vaccine Fails in Global Trial, Deepening Scientific Frustration

A major clinical trial for an HIV vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson has been halted after researchers found it failed to prevent infection. The result marks another setback in the decades-long effort to find a reliable vaccine against the virus that causes AIDS.

Experts Warn Wuhan Coronavirus Has Pandemic Potential as Global Spread Accelerates

As infections surge and containment efforts falter, global health experts say the novel coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan may be evolving into a full-fledged pandemic. With cases detected on multiple continents, the virus's spread now challenges international preparedness systems.

Panic Buying of Masks Could Undermine U.S. Coronavirus Response, Experts Warn

As fear of the coronavirus spreads, panic-driven hoarding of medical masks by the public is creating dangerous shortages for frontline healthcare workers. Experts warn that this behavior may increase the overall risk of outbreak in the U.S. rather than prevent it.