Robert F Kennedy Jr27 Feb 2026Target to pull cereals with synthetic colours from its shelvesThe US retailer's announcement follows commitments from several food companies to phase out artificial dyes.27 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Trump's surgeon general pick won't commit outright to vaccines, and other key takeawaysCasey Means was questioned in a confirmation hearing on everything from her stance on the flu shot to her lack of an active medical licence.25 Feb 202630 Jan 2026In this US county, measles starts to feel like next pandemicHealth experts fear a future where measles outbreaks keep taking over towns with low vaccination rates. 30 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Measles cases surge in South Carolina as US risks losing elimination statusState health officials say over 500 people and students in 15 schools are in quarantine after being exposed to the measles. 20 Jan 20267 Jan 2026New US dietary guidelines call for more protein, less processed foodThe changes receive mixed reviews from experts, in particular over concerns some could lead to people eating more saturated fats.7 Jan 20265 Jan 2026US cuts universal childhood vaccine recommendations, including Covid and hepatitisThe overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made by the Trump administration.5 Jan 20266 Dec 2025US panel votes to end recommending hepatitis B vaccine for all newbornsTrump, who called the decision "very good", has directed the health department to look into making more changes to childhood vaccinations.6 Dec 20255 Dec 2025They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed againUS health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has questioned the safety of the vaccine and downplayed the risk of contracting the virus.5 Dec 20252 Dec 2025San Francisco sues food companies over ultra-processed productsThe city accuses Kraft Heinz and other food giants of knowingly selling products that have caused serious diseases, leaving local governments with the public health care costs.2 Dec 2025...
