Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high

Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.  

District to address Kensington High School asbestos concerns, relocation plans at community meeting

Kensington High School community members will meet on Tuesday night to voice their concerns about a last-minute plan to relocate students and staff to another school building in Northeast Philadelphia after asbestos concerns were uncovered during construction.

GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.

Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak

Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families

President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.

Ice cream makers rethink the scoop as GLP-1 use grows

Rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and growing demand for healthier foods are prompting ice cream makers to rethink traditional indulgence.

Deadly disease outbreak kills 2,000 as experts reveal what Americans should know

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.

Social Security adds 14 health conditions to disability fast-track list

The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. 

'The Office' star Lucy Davis reveals Stage 4 incurable breast cancer diagnosis

Actress Lucy Davis has revealed her Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis, sharing an inspiring message about peace, humor, and continuing her acting career.

WHO pushes back after Trump orders reduced vaccine schedule

World Health Organization officials are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule, as health experts argue the policy puts children at increased risk for preventable illnesses.

Trump signs order recommending spaced childhood vaccines, separate MMR shots
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending that childhood vaccines be spread across more medical visits, including separating the MMR vaccine into three individual shots. Public health experts warn that delaying these vaccinations could leave children vulnerable to preventable diseases.

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.

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.