Have you heard that some of the health apps promoted by the #TrumpAdministration to millions of #Medicare patients are using tracking technologies? They could send user data to companies such as Google, Meta, and TikTok. insidehealthpolicy.com/inside-teleh...

Good news! As a result of the flu outbreak in the Texas military base, the U.S. military has announced that it is reversing its policy, but only for new recruits. The Army, Navy, and Air Force are once again requiring flu shots for basic trainees, according to officials.

Rumor has it that the White House is considering Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Is she a good choice?

Blood tests for #Alzheimers disease are being promoted to people who may not need them. Before you take one, here's what you should know. #YouCantMakeThisStuffUp

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced flu #vaccinations were no longer mandatory for service members. What happened next? In one Air Force base in Texas, more than 220 troops are sick with the flu.

A #SocialMedia ban has been announced in the U.K. for children under 16. Expected to take effect next spring, the proposal would restrict access to 10 popular platforms, including social media and live-streaming services. Should the U.S. do the same? www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

Breast milk samples from mothers in Seattle contained hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA, BPS, melamine, and triclosan. The same breast milk samples were previously found to often contain PFAS (forever chemicals), which also disrupt hormones. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A generic form of #Cymbalta made by #Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals has been recalled. www.health.com/antidepressa...

A new study of 42,000 patients from Northwestern University Medical system suggests that patients taking #GLP1 medications along with blood pressure medications are more likely to develop dizziness, fainting, falls, probably due to low #BloodPressure. www.usnews.com/news/health-...

Recent data shows almost 90 #measles cases have been reported in one county in Virginia. Officials from Buckingham County blame increased travel and a decline in #vaccination rates in the community. www.wric.com/news/local-n...

New research finds that even one alcoholic drink per day can increase our chances of #cancer and other serious health problems. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/w...

New research shows getting your daily dose of #vitaminC can improve brain health as you get older. Foods like strawberries, oranges, bell peppers, and broccoli are good sources. This could be an easy way to improve your #BrainHealth! www.healthday.com/health-news/...

A new HHS Inspector General report found that 3 of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers (#UnitedHealthCare, #Humana, #CVSHealth) were the most likely to deny requests for inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care when patients left the hospital.

Highly #UltraProcessedFoods can have a lasting harmful impact on our brains. Foods such as manufactured sugary drinks and processed meats, can increase a person's chances of developing dementia, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

2 million children lost their #Medicaid or #CHIP health insurance coverage between President #Trump's inauguration in January 2025 and April 2026. ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/05/28/t...

Millions of Americans depend on #SocialSecurity monthly $$$ for healthcare, food, and housing. A new government report warns that unless Congress acts, Social Security benefits could be cut by about 22% in just 6 years! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

The National Center for Health Research enthusiastically supports the appointment of Dr. John Powers as Acting Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (#NIAID) at #NIH. #PublicHealth www.niaid.nih.gov/about/director

After kicking out their own experts at their national conference, the American #Diabetes Association (#ADA) is facing growing backlash from members, including the resignation of its president-elect. www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

Police ejected the editor of a major diabetes research journal and several other #diabetes experts from the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (#ADA). www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

Seven years after #PurduePharma filed for bankruptcy, many families harmed by the false assurances that prescribed #opioids were not addictive still haven't received justice. www.propublica.org/article/purd...

The House passed a bill that would cut millions of dollars from the #WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program, specifically cutting funding for fruits and vegetables for pregnant women and children. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Gen Z is obsessed with #tanning despite warnings about #SkinCancer. Only 25% of Gen Z adults say they're concerned about developing skin cancer, and 20% say getting a tan is more important than preventing cancer. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/w...

We're hiring! The National Center for Health Research is seeking a Deputy Director to help lead our work improving the health of adults and children through research and advocacy. Please read the full job description and application instructions on our website: center4research.org/jobs

AI replacing your doctors? Just say no. The same Department of Government Efficiency (#DOGE) that cut funding for NIH research is now helping pave the way for #AI chatbots to diagnose illnesses, refill prescriptions, and prescribe medications.

#GunSafety is health safety, but new U.S. policies are quietly and intentionally reversing that progress. Federal law requires background checks prior to buying guns. Gun dealers can lose their license if they ignore that law or falsify records.

A dangerous White House proposal could take federal grant decisions out of the hands of scientific experts and give more power to politically appointed staff. www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...

“#Obesity May Be More Prevalent Than Previously Thought” — New York Times. Recent research confirms that relying on Body Mass Index (#BMI) alone underestimates how many people have #obesity.

Considering trying GLP-1 #WeightLoss drugs? Ignore the hype. Here is what you need to know. While #GLP1 drugs are an effective tool to lose weight, long-term use is key. Health benefits depend on using these drugs for the rest of your life.

President #Trump says he scored a perfect 30 on a #CognitiveTest and was told "nobody gets that." But the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (#MoCA) is not an IQ test. It is designed to identify signs of cognitive impairment from #dementia or illness. www.axios.com/2025/10/27/t...

#Texas children of all ages were pepper-sprayed, tackled, handcuffed, and even shocked with Tasers for minor misconduct in school. After the #Uvalde school shooting, Texas schools hired thousands of police officers to improve #SchoolSafety and #ChildSafety.

#FDA has approved blood tests for healthy people to predict whether people have a gene that may predict future #Alzheimers disease — even though the tests are far less accurate for people who are not showing signs of Alzheimer's. www.levernews.com/the-campaign...

Can #GLP1 weight loss drugs help cancer patients? A study shows #GLP1 medications may help slow the spread of certain obesity-related cancers, including breast, colon, liver, and lung cancer. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

Wondering if you can save money with a much cheaper #HealthInsurance plan? www.healthday.com/health-news/...

You can’t make this stuff up. A Congressman introduced a bill promoting annual mammograms starting at age 30 — despite concerns about low accuracy, high radiation exposure, and higher #healthcare costs. #BreastCancer #Mammograms #WomanHealth

Smart underwear can help prevent farts! Scientists used “smart underwear” with a wearable gas sensor and found many people with LactoseIntolerance produced much more gas than they realized. Think dairy doesn’t affect you that much? Your underwear might disagree. #GutHealth #IBS #DigestiveHealth

Reynolds Tobacco donated $5 million to a Trump-backed super PAC. Days later, the #FDA announced a major policy change to allow flavored vapes sold by #BigTobacco. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/u...

U.S. children have been exposed to #TearGas and #PepperSpray during federal #Immigration crackdowns and even during afternoon protest rallies. www.propublica.org/article/kids...

10 U.S. senators are urging the #FDA to reverse its dangerous decision to authorize flavored e-cigarettes. The #Nicotine in flavored vapes makes them highly addictive and kids like the flavors. The FDA admits its plan to use technology to prevent kids from vaping may not work.

A coalition of 25 states and Washington DC is suing the #DepartmentOfEducation over new restrictions on federal graduate student loans that will worsen the #HealthcareWorker shortage. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

The Hill news article explains how #MAHA-#MAGA challenges led to #FDA Commissioner Makary's ouster and will be faced by the next Commissioner as well. NCHR's Diana Zuckerman explains how these challenges are seriously harming trust in the FDA. Read more here: thehill.com/policy/healt...

Why is it so hard for some patients to stop taking #SSRIs and other #antidepressants — and why weren’t they warned before starting these drugs? #PatientSafety #BrainHealth www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...

#AI-generated fake citations are spreading through #MedicalResearch — and the problem is getting worse fast. New research found 4,000+ fabricated references across 2,800+ biomedical papers. By early 2026, about 1 in 277 papers contained at least one fake citation.

President #Trump nominated Jim O’Neill — a Silicon Valley investor with no scientific background — to lead the National Science Foundation (#NSF). If confirmed, he would become the first NSF director who is not a scientist or engineer.

#FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary resigns under pressure after offending almost everyone involved in FDA issues. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...

GOOD NEWS FOR EGG LOVERS: Could eating eggs help reduce the risk of #Alzheimer's Disease? thehill.com/policy/healt...

A man died in a #FloridaJail after lying naked on the floor struggling to breathe for more than 30 minutes on the day he was supposed to be released from jail. An autopsy later found he had pneumonia and COVID-19 and should’ve been hospitalized. #CriminalJustice #Healthcare

In March, we posted about the increase in parents refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns. CDC no longer recommends them and at a Congressional hearing last month, RFK Jr refused to reassure parents that the shots are safe and effective. #NewbornHealth #ChildHealth

What happens when parents refuse the vaccine for their newborns? ProPublica investigated and found "A 7-week-old boy in Maryland developed sudden seizures. An 11-pound girl in Alabama stopped breathing for 20 seconds at a time. A baby boy in Kentucky vomited before becoming lethargic.

#Vaping increases the risk of #cancer. This doctor explains that studies link e-cigarettes to DNA damage, inflammation, and cellular changes associated with cancer development. Experts warn that vaping may increase risks for lung, oral, and throat cancers.

Salmonella in #pizza? Walmart and Aldi store brand frozen pizzas have been recalled due to possible #Salmonella contamination. The pizzas were made with previously recalled milk powder.