Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up legal debate and contempt vote
2026-08-05
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week, Read MoreContinue Reading
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
2026-08-05
A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes, Read MoreContinue Reading
Journalists Catch You Up on Fauci Hearing, Peptides, and Kids’ Caffeine Consumption
2026-08-05
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
Are summer sandals killing your feet?
2026-08-04
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The flip-flop is a perennial favourite By Philippa Roxby Health reporter Flip-flops have always been a popular solution to sweaty, uncomfortable feet in scorching weather – and now they’ve had a revamp. The most stylish way to wear them this summer is with aContinue Reading
Private infusion centers present new options for chronic illnesses
2026-08-04
Privately owned, standalone infusion centers are providing an alternative to hospitals and doctors’ offices for patients with chronic Illnesses., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor’s executive order classifies illicit fentanyl as ‘weapon of mass destruction’
2026-08-04
President Traitor 47 on Monday designated illicit fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” in an executive order. The order goes beyond calling it a lethal drug., Read MoreContinue Reading
Newsom names 2 former CDC leaders to California public health roles
2026-08-04
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the hiring of two former top officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention., Read MoreContinue Reading
Mexico confirms first case of so called ‘super flu; variant
2026-08-04
Mexico has confirmed its first case of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K, a variant commonly referred to as the “super flu,” health authorities said, Read MoreContinue Reading
RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
2026-08-04
This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he’d oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare,Continue Reading
Ebola has killed 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges
2026-08-04
Ebola has killed over 1,700 people in eastern Congo, marking the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, Read MoreContinue Reading
Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m
2026-08-04
Apsana Begum, Labour MP for Poplar & Limehouse in east London, said she had written to the trust to express her fears. “At this moment, the focus could have been on how NHS funding is restored and how there can be parity between the quality and level of care forContinue Reading
They Worked To Protect Public Health. Now They Want the Public’s Votes.
2026-08-03
They’re known for touting pandemic precautions, Affordable Care Act plans, and testing for lead in schools. This year, some former public health officials are touting themselves — for governor or senator…Read MoreContinue Reading
Lindsay Clancy’s diary chronicled desperation and ‘brain fog’ before she killed her 3 kids
2026-08-03
The second week of testimony in the trial of Lindsay Clancy has resumed with a focus on her mental state when she killed her three children in 2023, Read MoreContinue Reading