01326 Jan 2026, 21:42Ethiopia’s declaration that its Marburg virus outbreak is over marks a public health success, but it also underscores how dangerous viral hemorrhagic fevers remain in the absence of licensed vaccines or proven treatments. Officials said the response relied on surveillance, infection prevention, contact tracing, and community engagement to stop spread. The episode renews attention on preparedness, protection for healthcare workers, and the need to translate experimental countermeasures into widely available tools.
01426 Jan 2026, 21:34Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to a dietary supplement powder sold online. Consumers are advised not to use the product, to clean surfaces it may have touched, and to seek care if symptoms develop.
01526 Jan 2026, 21:24International health authorities plan an April review to determine whether the United States has lost measles elimination status, after a prolonged outbreak that began in West Texas and spread across multiple states. Experts say the outcome hinges on whether uninterrupted transmission has lasted at least 12 months, but warn the larger issue is declining vaccination coverage and weakened public health capacity.
01626 Jan 2026, 21:16Many Americans reach for bottled water to avoid contaminants like lead or PFAS, but experts say plastic bottles can significantly increase exposure to microplastics—especially when bottles are heated during storage or transport. The safest choice often depends on local water conditions, but filtration and simple handling changes can reduce risks either way.
01726 Jan 2026, 21:09As winter storms bring power outages and extreme cold, federal safety officials and emergency physicians are urging Americans to watch for carbon monoxide risks, hypothermia, and common storm-related injuries.
01826 Jan 2026, 21:05The American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirmed a childhood immunization schedule covering 18 diseases, as reports say the CDC’s updated guidance now recommends routine vaccination against fewer diseases than before.
01925 Jan 2026, 16:59Federal health agencies say a Salmonella outbreak spanning 21 states has been linked to a greens supplement powder sold primarily online, prompting a voluntary recall and new guidance for consumers on symptoms and sanitation.
02025 Jan 2026, 16:49A new federal policy ends NIH funding for research using human fetal tissue from abortions, reviving a long-running bioethics and biomedical research dispute with implications for ongoing studies.
02125 Jan 2026, 16:39Federal officials are warning consumers not to eat certain Genova canned tuna products sold in nine states after items tied to a prior recall were inadvertently distributed. The risk stems from a packaging defect that could compromise the seal and allow contamination with the bacteria that causes botulism. Shoppers are urged to return or discard affected cans even if they appear normal.
02225 Jan 2026, 16:31A long-running chain of measles transmission that began in early 2025 has spread across states, putting the U.S. at risk of losing its elimination designation and highlighting weaknesses in vaccination coverage and public health capacity.
02325 Jan 2026, 16:20Federal health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders after dozens of illnesses across multiple states. Consumers are urged not to eat recalled products and to clean surfaces that may have been contaminated.
02425 Jan 2026, 16:09The CDC has moved forward with changes to the U.S. childhood immunization schedule following a presidential directive, as leading medical organizations pursue expedited court relief and argue the process bypassed normal evidence-review channels.
