Health

FDA Mandates Major Revisions to Opioid Pain Medication Labels to Highlight Risks

FDA enforces new safety labeling for opioids, aiming to reduce misuse and overdoses through clearer risk warnings and treatment guidelines.

#fda, #opioidcrisis, #healthcare, #addiction

CDC Excludes External Experts from Vaccine Policy Panels

CDC cuts experts from vaccine advisory panels, sparking health policy concerns amid leadership changes.

#cdc, #vaccine, #publichealth, #policymaking

U.S. Health Secretary Plans Major Shakeup of Preventive Services Task Force

Secretary Kennedy's plan to dismiss USPSTF members alarms experts, raising concerns over preventive healthcare services.

#healthcare, #aca, #usptf, #robertfkennedyjr

Wastewater Surveillance Detects Measles Before Outbreaks in Texas

Texas sees measles resurgence as wastewater surveillance detects virus early amid declining vaccination rates, signaling urgent public health action.

#measles, #wastewater, #texas, #vaccination

US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates

With 1,288 measles cases nationwide, declining vaccination rates fuel largest outbreak since 2000's elimination.

#measles, #outbreak, #cdc, #vaccination, #publichealth

Massachusetts Health Association Proposes Telehealth Expansion to U.S. Health Secretary

Massachusetts Health Association urges U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. to expand telehealth and ease regulations to enhance care access.

#telehealth, #massachusetts, #healthcare, #regulations

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years Due to Declining Vaccinations

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in decades, driven by falling vaccination rates, with 1,309 cases reported across 40 states.

#health, #measles, #vaccination, #cdc, #outbreak

U.S. Employers Plan Cost-Sharing Changes in Health Benefits Amid Rising Drug Costs

Facing rising healthcare costs, U.S. employers plan cost-sharing measures for employee health plans by 2026, focusing on expensive drugs.

#healthcare, #employers, #costsharing, #glp1drugs, #us

US Withdraws from WHO and Rejects Global Health Amendments

US formally rejects WHO's health regulations amendments, citing sovereignty concerns, following withdrawal from WHO earlier this year.

#us, #who, #globalhealth, #publichealth

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with low vaccination rates fueling over 1,300 cases across 39 states and 3 deaths.

#us, #health, #measles, #vaccines, #publichealth

AI-Driven Phishing Attacks Surge 700% in Healthcare Sector, Spark Urgent Security Warnings

AI amplifies phishing attacks in healthcare by over 700%, prompting urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

#phishing, #healthcare, #cybersecurity, #AI

RFK Jr. Sparks Controversy: Health Advisory Shake-Ups Raise Political Concerns

RFK Jr.'s actions on key health panels spark fears of political influence in U.S. health policy.

#healthpolicy, #ushealthcare, #rfkjr, #politicalinfluence

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in 30 Years

The U.S. grapples with a severe measles outbreak affecting undervaccinated communities, highlighting the critical need for increased vaccination efforts.

#health, #measles, #vaccination, #us, #cdc

Medical Groups Sue Over COVID-19 Vaccine Removal from CDC Schedules

Leading medical groups sue HHS Secretary Kennedy for removing COVID-19 vaccines from CDC immunization schedules, citing public health risks.

#health, #vaccines, #lawsuit, #publichealth

HHS Restructuring Plan Sparks Major Controversy: 10,000 Jobs Cut

The HHS announces major overhaul cutting 10,000 jobs to save $1.8 billion, but faces backlash over potential public health risks.

#health, #publichealth, #HHS, #jobcuts, #restructuring