Trump signs executive order recommending spaced-out childhood vaccines, separate MMR shots

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits.

Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy resumes residential operations after medical emergencies

The District of Columbia National Guard has resumed residential operations at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy, welcoming back cadets after an independent environmental assessment, corrective actions and confirmation that the campus was safe, the public affairs office said.

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, is spreading again: What to know

Cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus with a reported 30-60% mortality rate in previous studies, are on the rise again in the U.S.

Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals

Kellogg announced plans to pull artificial dyes from its cereal as it switches over to alternative ingredients in its brands.

Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report

The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.

Eli Lilly offers new weight loss drug to some patients before FDA approval

Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval. 

Hospital visits rise among frequent marijuana users with severe nausea, vomiting

A growing number of frequent marijuana users in the U.S. are being hospitalized with a condition that causes severe nausea and vomiting, according to a report released Thursday.

Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer

Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.

Trump administration moves to decertify Kentucky organ donation group

The Trump administration said Wednesday it will shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life.

4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.

Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.

Questions surround future of GW Hospital’s long-standing midwifery practice as patients seek answers

Questions are mounting about the future of George Washington University Hospital’s long-standing midwifery practice, with patients, doulas and former providers raising concerns about major changes that have left some expecting families searching for answers.

CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.

Erica Schwartz: Who is the new CDC director?

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here’s what to know about her.

Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations

The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.