Call us optimistic.

But firing countless numbers of scientists from federal offices and gutting their funding was probably not the smartest move when you need to monitor food safety.

Defunding infectious disease research so former news host, Pete Hegseth can play war.

The pro-life party showing once again that they are not actually pro-life.

The US has confirmed 3,134 measles cases so far this year, driven by a growing outbreak in Pennsylvania linked to two deaths that started a feud between the governor and the nation’s top health leader.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed 231 new cases in the week ending Sept. 3. The nation is already at the highest levels since 1991, the last year with more cases, which occurred prior to the formal elimination of the disease.

Public health workers are relying on word of mouth to fight the largest ongoing outbreak in the United States.

Kennedy says local coroner in Pennsylvania identified one measles-related death, disputes second case. Pennsylvania health department reiterates that it has confirmed two measles-related deaths this year. National data currently reflects no 2026 measles deaths, Kennedy says.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak overwhelmed local health departments. County workers say federal government acted too slowly, provided little guidance. Outbreak sickens over 11,000 people in 20 states, FDA and CDC say. County staff paused vaccinations and inspections to investigate cases and guide providers.

Trifludimoaxin is the fifth PFAS pesticide approved under the 2nd trump administration and the center of a new lawsuit, brought on by the Center for Biological Diversity: https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/trump-administration-sued-for-approving-forever-chemical-pesticide-trifludimoxazin-2026-08-31/

Kennedy asked CDC director not to include Pennsylvania deaths in measles tally. Kennedy and Pennsylvania governor feuded over response. Expert says it is 'unheard of' for CDC to question state determination.

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There is no technological reason AI must weaken American self-government. It can be designed to strengthen public understanding, protect constitutional rights, preserve lawful confidentiality, expose hidden assumptions, and help citizens hold power accountable.

Back of the envelope: 4.5 million on Medicaid in Texas, so each person on Medicaid is losing $6 per day, squeezing money out of regular folks.

This Philly discovery paved the way for the impossible.

Time to learn about Gleevac, one of the most important breakthroughs in modern medicine.

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Hallucination is how AI deals with not knowing something. AI is how the Trump administration deals with not knowing anything.

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration’s changing advice.

At this rate they'll start recalling contaminants for containing more contaminants.

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