public health

Two deaths confirmed Aug. 3 as FDA human food inspection vacancies approach 20 percent and CDC's parasite-tracking team falls from 11 scientists to three.

President Trump signed an executive order recommending 11 core childhood immunizations and separating the MMR vaccine, drawing immediate condemnation from major medical groups.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny over federal budget cuts as a cyclospora outbreak sickens thousands across the country

Global heatwaves are displacing millions and straining U.S. disaster response and public health systems, as 150 million Americans faced warnings this summer

Rising infections linked to contaminated produce are forcing federal agencies to defend their oversight as the produce industry absorbs mounting financial losses.

Enhanced health screenings for international arrivals create immediate demand for diagnostic equipment makers

Budget reductions slash CDC communication funding as hantavirus cases rise across western states

The American Medical Association and health groups push federal autonomous vehicle rules, creating powerful allies for tech companies against traditional automakers