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Covid #flushots in limbo #vaccinepanel halted after #courtruling blocks changes, leaving US guidance and recommendations uncertain.

#WTFWire, #CovidVaccine, #USHealth, #PublicHealth, #VaccineGuidance, #CDC, #HealthPolicy, #MedicalNews, #Immunization

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America’s Smoking Habit Just Hit a Wild Milestone That Once Seemed Impossible. The adult smoking rate reached a record low in 2024, new research shows.

Uplifting news for public health! America's adult smoking rate just reached a record low in 2024, a remarkable milestone once considered impossible. 🎉 #PublicHealth #USHealth #GoodNews

Outrage as US patent revives claims CIA hid cancer cure for decades A US patent describing a potential cancer treatment is drawing renewed attention after a CIA document resurfaced describing similar research more than 60 years ago.

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OMG.
Oh. My. God.

#ableg #cndpoli #cndhealth #abhealth #uspoli #ushealth

Here are 5 health topics Trump avoided in his SOTU speech Despite President Trump's aim to make health care a "Republican issue" for the midterms, his speech left out scientific research, MAHA, abortion and rural health, among other issues.

#UShealth Here are 5 health topics Trump avoided in his #SOTU speech www.npr.org/2026/02/25/n...

Novo Nordisk will cut the U.S. list price of Wegovy by 50% from 2027, also affecting Ozempic & Rybelsus. The move aims to make GLP-1 drugs more accessible amid obesity & diabetes concerns. #NovoNordisk #Wegovy #GLP1 #WeightLossDrugs #DiabetesCare #Healthcare #DrugPriceCut #USHealth

#Landry now says that #Greenland's health is crucial to #USSecurity. It now seems more likely that #USHealth - especially mental health in and around #TheWhiteHouse - is more crucial to world security. The international community should really consider sending a psychiatric #hospitalship to the US..

CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting Canceled - WTF WIRE CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled next week following HHS guidance amid vaccine policy controversy.

CDC #vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled next week following #HHS guidance amid #vaccinepolicy controversy.

#WTFWire, #CDC, #PublicHealth, #HealthNews, #HealthcarePolicy, #USHealth, #MedicalNews, #GovernmentPolicy, #BreakingNews,

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From the therewasanattempt community on Reddit: To make America “healthy” again Explore this post and more from the therewasanattempt community

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#DrJessicaKnurrick #USPol #USHealth

Jay Bhattacharya to lead US health agency amid leadership shakeup He gained prominence as a leading critic of lockdowns and widespread Covid-19 restrictions

Jay Bhattacharya to lead US health agency amid major leadership shakeup 🏛️⚕️🔄

#JayBhattacharya #USHealth #Leadership #PublicHealth #PolicyNews

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Short HHS-produced spot features Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Brooke Rollins and Mike Tyson urging Americans to "eat real food" A brief recording produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services features Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Brooke Rollins and Mike Tyson promoting an "eat real food" message; the clip makes assertions about speakers' official roles but includes no formal policy details or announced actions.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mike Tyson, and Brooke Rollins come together in a bold new campaign urging Americans to "eat real food"—but is there more to the message than meets the eye?

Click to read more!

#US #USHealth #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #NutritionAwareness #FoodSafety

Co-worker in my work chat: "I can't afford to get sick."
Is this phrase used often in any other country in reference to lost pay? I'd love to know.
#fuckcapitalism #workingpoor #workerrights #UShealth

What to Know About Measles as the Virus Spreads

Welcome to the #RFKjr sponsored epidemic.
#Measles #Vaccines #USHealth
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/w...

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Measles cases US 2026 surge as #CDC reports 733 #infections in weeks, four times the annual average amid falling #vaccination rates.
#WTFWire, #Measles, #MeaslesOutbreak, #USHealth, #PublicHealth, #Immunization, #HealthNews, #USNews, #VaccineAwareness www.wtfwire.com/health/measl...

1/6 🇺🇸 NEW STUDY: PANDEMICS OUTPACE WARNING SYSTEMS 🇺🇸

A Columbia University simulation reveals #H1N1 and #COVID-19 swept US cities in weeks—often before officials knew.

The main driver? Air travel, not daily commuting.

ScienceDaily reports
#PublicHealth #Pandemic #Science #UsPoli #UsHealth #MedSky

Administration says most-favored-nation agreements will sharply lower U.S. drug prices At a Cabinet meeting the president announced what he called a most-favored-nation policy and said drugmakers agreed to prices that will cut many U.S. prescription costs; the Health official present said 16 of 17 companies have reached agreements and rural health funding will support access.

The president's new "most-favored-nation" policy promises to slash U.S. drug prices to the lowest rates globally, with major pharmaceutical companies on board.

Get the details!

#US #DrugPriceTransparency #PharmaceuticalReform #RuralHealthAccess #USHealth #CitizenPortal

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🇺🇸 💉 RFK JR.'S TEAM EYES THE POLIO VACCINE 💉 🇺🇸

Kirk Milhoan, chair of the CDC’s #Vaccine advisory committee, just floated the idea of stopping #Polio shots.

"We need to not be afraid to consider that we are in a different time now."

Tom Bartlett reports
#PublicHealth #MedSky #UShealth #RfkJr

The American Red Cross warns of a severe blood shortage as supplies drop nearly 35% nationwide due to flu season and canceled drives. Hospitals face growing strain, and Americans are urged to donate blood now to help save lives.
#BloodShortage #DonateBlood #SaveLives #USHealth #BreakingNews

US health insurance executives testify before Congress about increasing costs of healthcare CEO of UnitedHealth Group said his company will return profits earned from Affordable Care Act plans to customers

#UShealth insurance executives testify before #Congress about increasing costs of #healthcare

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Pushes U.S. Toward Loss of ‘Elimination’ Status South Carolina has confirmed 646 measles cases, the largest U.S. outbreak this year, the nation could lose its measles elimination status

South Carolina reports 646 measles cases,
now the largest U.S. outbreak of 2026.
Ongoing transmission could cost the U.S. its measles elimination status.
#Measles #PublicHealth #USHealth

What to know about the new EPA rule on air pollution A new rule by the EPA to no longer consider the economic cost of human health from two major air pollutants in its regulations will pave the way for more pollution.

"Last week, the EPA announced a big change. For some major air pollutants, such as fine particles and ozone, cost-benefit analyses will no longer include the dollar value of health benefits. "

--Katelyn Jetelina

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#EPA #PublicHealth #USHealth #Pollution #Regulations

Trump's long-awaited healthcare "plan" is a joke He can barely bring himself to pretend he cares.

In case it isn't clear to everyone...he doesn't care if Americans die or go broke.

#GreatHelathcare #Healthcare #Health #StayHealthy #USHealthcarePolicy #HealthcarePlan #PrescriptionDrugs #HealthInsurance #USHealth

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#ushealth #H3N2 #influenza

Because fentanyl deaths be sooooooo important to them

#USPol #USHealth #MAGA

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Trump administration letter wipes out addiction, mental health grants : NPR
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Wistikles | Canada warns it can no longer fully trust U.S. health agencies, especially on vaccines. Officials fear misleading guidance could spread misinformation.Canadians are urged to follow local health experts
#wistikles #canada #USHealth #HealthNews #PublicHealth #VaccineSafety #HealthAwareness

Oh HELL. More sabotage by the Trumpists...

#foodsecurity #UnitedStates #ushealth

Bald bekommt Kennedy bei uns eine eigene Globuli-Marke, oder? Würde doch ins Gesamtkonzept "Wahnsinn" passen. #UShealth

#Rogan is not the brightest light in the shed… #ushealth #usnews #health

Millions Could Lose ACA Help: Trump’s Refusal to Extend Subsidies Sparks Healthcare Crisis Trump’s refusal to extend ACA subsidies has left millions facing sky-high premiums. Can lawmakers find a solution before it’s too late?

Millions Could Lose ACA Help: Trump’s Refusal to Extend Subsidies Sparks Healthcare Crisis
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#ACA
#HealthCare
#USHealth
#Trump

Millions Could Lose ACA Help: Trump’s Refusal to Extend Subsidies Sparks Healthcare Crisis
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#ACA
#HealthCare
#USHealth
#Trump

FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Pills 2025 — Is Your Medicine Affected? FDA recalls hit some blood pressure drugs in 2025. Learn why recalls occur, how to check your lot number, and safer medicine alternatives.

🚨 FDA Recalls Popular Blood Pressure Medicines in 2025!

👉 Read full details: toolzmallu.blogspot.com/2025/10/fda-...httFDARecall, #BloodPressure, #Losartan, #Amlodipine, #HealthNews, #HeartHealth, #Hypertension, #MedicationSafety, #USHealth,