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Newborn hepatitis B vaccine rates peaked in 2023, then slipped: Research
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Newborn hepatitis B vaccine rates peaked in 2023, then slipped: Research

Health Care News – Read More A new research study shows that hepatitis B vaccination rates among newborns in the U.S. declined by more than 10…

Trump’s surgeon general pick won’t urge vaccines for measles, flu, whooping cough
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Trump’s surgeon general pick won’t urge vaccines for measles, flu, whooping cough

Health Care News – Read More President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Casey Means, on Wednesday said she won’t broadly encourage parents to vaccinate their children…

Live updates: Senators grill surgeon general pick Casey Means on vaccines
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Live updates: Senators grill surgeon general pick Casey Means on vaccines

Health Care News – Read More President Trump delivered a record-setting State of the Union address Tuesday night, when he zeroed in on his signature economic…

Manufacturers group ups fight against RFK Jr. focus on ultra-processed foods
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Manufacturers group ups fight against RFK Jr. focus on ultra-processed foods

Health Care News – Read More A manufacturers lobbying group is pushing back against Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent pledge…

States sue over federal childhood vaccine recommendation changes
February 26, 2026·1 min read

States sue over federal childhood vaccine recommendation changes

Health Care News – Read More Over a dozen states sued the Trump administration for rolling back vaccine recommendations for children, which the officials argued pose…

Frozen blueberries recalled in several states under FDA’s highest risk level
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Frozen blueberries recalled in several states under FDA’s highest risk level

Health Care News – Read More An Oregon-based company is recalling nearly 60,000 pounds of frozen blueberries that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

Data centers’ air pollution associated with lung issues: Report
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Data centers’ air pollution associated with lung issues: Report

Health Care News – Read More Emissions from data centers can cause breathing issues and premature deaths for those living nearby, according to a new report. 

Collins questions Casey Means on ‘magic mushroom’ use during confirmation hearing
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Collins questions Casey Means on ‘magic mushroom’ use during confirmation hearing

Health Care News – Read More Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) on Wednesday questioned Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, on her previously recommending…

Trump’s atypical surgeon general pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Trump’s atypical surgeon general pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways

Health Care News – Read More After months of delay, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions…

Vance, Oz announce pause in Medicaid funds to Minnesota amid fraud probe
February 26, 2026·1 min read

Vance, Oz announce pause in Medicaid funds to Minnesota amid fraud probe

Health Care News – Read More Vice President JD Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz announced on Wednesday the Trump administration…