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CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
October 20, 2026 01:58 PM EDT
Al Jazeera Media Network
The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from parts of US and Canada over bird flu outbreaks | News.az
October 20, 2026 08:29 AM EDT
Azerbaijan News Agency.
The restrictions were introduced on Tuesday by the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) under Hong Kong's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department to protect...
Dallas Zoo Closes Bird Exhibits Because of Avian Flu Concerns
October 20, 2026 05:42 AM EDT
Yahoo! Inc.
Dallas Zoo is temporarily closing its Forest Aviary and Travis and Zach's Birds Landing to reduce the risk of avian flu exposure. The zoo announced the precaution Monday, but did not say when the bird...
The key health care ballot measures we're watching in the midterms
October 20, 2026 04:30 AM EDT
Stat News.
State fights over issues like transgender rights and Medicaid offer clues to where Americans stand on contentious health matters.
WATCH: Trump and first lady unveil new task force on women's health research
October 19, 2026 03:16 PM EDT
Public Broadcasting Service.
President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, first lady Melania Trump.
Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady
October 19, 2026 02:48 PM EDT
HNG News
President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, Melania Trump. The couple appeared Monday at a White
Trump complains about 'loser' Trudeau and U.S. subsidizing Canadian health care
October 19, 2026 01:37 PM EDT
Yahoo Canada News
Likely referring to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the U.S. president noted that Canada’s 'current guy’s good,' but said 'he’s not nice when it comes to trade'
NIH to create new women's health division per Trump executive order
October 19, 2026 12:42 PM EDT
The Center Square.
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that will create a new Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health, as well as a
Trump signs order aimed at boosting women's health research
October 19, 2026 12:29 PM EDT
Euronews S.A.
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing two bodies to boost women’s health research, address gaps in medical knowledge and improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Trump will sign an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by first lady
October 19, 2026 11:17 AM EDT
The Tribune-Democrat
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at bolstering federal research on women’s health, a move pushed by first lady Melania Trump.
Trump signs Melania-backed order to close women's health research gaps
October 19, 2026 10:46 AM EDT
Dayton 24/7 Now.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the task force.
Trump will sign an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady
October 19, 2026 10:20 AM EDT
KSAT 12 News
Trump will sign an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady
Looming Medicaid changes poised to hit already strained hospitals
October 19, 2026 06:24 AM EDT
APG - Associated Press Group.
The upcoming Medicaid changes in 2027 will enforce stricter income thresholds, work requirements, and more frequent renewals, potentially reducing enrollment by 10.5 million and trimming $1 trillion in spending over the next decade.
Trump's Medicare AI Push Raises Patient Data Privacy Concerns
October 19, 2026 05:05 AM EDT
Bloomberg Industry Group
The Trump administration’s move to integrate artificial intelligence agents with Medicare patient data is facing concerns the tech push could put sensitive health information at risk.
Trump dangles rural health dollars to push states to change hospital laws
October 19, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
CBS News
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.
GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters' Ire Over Healthcare Costs - KFF Health News
October 19, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
https://kffhealthnews
The anti-fraud efforts highlight a broader political fight ahead of the midterms. Republicans say they’re protecting taxpayer dollars by going after bad actors. Democrats contend the administration is — with insufficient evidence — targeting blue states to cut programs the GOP has long sought to shrink.
In Concord, RFK Jr. renews attack on hep B vaccine that inspired state anti-vaccine bill
October 18, 2026 10:58 AM EDT
New Hampshire Public Radio
In a visit to Concord Friday, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cast doubt on the safety of the hepatitis B vaccine but wouldn’t comment on state legislation in New Hampshire that his agency inspired.
The cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans
October 18, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
New York Daily News.
The rule applies to a swath of goods beyond drugs and is intended to collect tariffs and prevent illegal drugs from coming into the U.S. It comes as President Donald Trump has made lowering drug prices a top target in addressing soaring…
Is there a doctor in the House? Backlash to Trump, RFK Jr. may boost their political ranks
October 17, 2026 06:37 PM EDT
The Eagle Tribune.
FOOTHILL FARMS, Calif. — As a California state lawmaker, Richard Pan authored some of the strongest vaccine laws in the country.
'I have very severe problems': Trump hints at health issues
October 15, 2026 07:32 PM EDT
Nine Entertainment Co.
Donald Trump has made a bizarre confession about his own health at an event at the White House.
Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.
October 15, 2026 03:34 PM EDT
ABC News.
Federal health officials are moving ahead with plans to broaden access to a class of unproven injectable drugs called peptides
RFK Jr. vows to bring Pennsylvania measles outbreak to a quick close
October 15, 2026 12:40 PM EDT
Spectrum Networks
The state has reported six measles-associated deaths as part of a recent outbreak
Pentagon schools drop annual flu vaccine requirement for students
October 15, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Stripes.
Students in Defense Department schools are no longer required to get a flu shot for the 2026-27 school year.
4,000 measles cases nationwide renew interest in vaccine
October 15, 2026 11:27 AM EDT
Deseret News.
Large outbreaks reported in Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Utah
After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back - VPM
October 15, 2026 07:06 AM EDT
Virginia Public Media
The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
Why Having Insurance Still Doesn't Guarantee Mental Health Care
October 14, 2026 01:13 PM EDT
DAME Magazine
Why is mental health care so hard to get, even with insurance? How ghost networks, denied claims, and Medicaid cuts block treatment—and what could fix it.
Trump Tells One Health Care Story. The Facts Tell Another.
October 14, 2026 10:31 AM EDT
The Bulwark.
With voters angry about costs, the GOP is campaigning on presidential boasts about drug prices that don’t stand up to scrutiny.
Physicians for Informed Consent Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Religious Freedom for Virtual Public School Students
October 14, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Newswire.
Brief Supports Family Challenging Vaccination Requirement for Virtual Public School Attendance
Two-thirds of Americans want government help with surging health care costs — but 'Medicare for All' isn't it
October 14, 2026 07:30 AM EDT
New York Post.
Only 43% want “Medicare for All,” while two-thirds of Americans say they love their insurance, polling shows.
Trump's new trans care Medicaid cuts leave poor families asking blue-state governors: Where's the plan?
October 13, 2026 05:24 PM EDT
The Advocate.
“They’re forcing my son to detransition because I am poor,” one New Jersey mother says.
