Robert F Kennedy Jr2 days agoMeasles 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. 2 days ago7 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 20257 Nov 2025Gunshots end months-long Canadian ostrich cull saga that captivated RFK JrThe fate of more than 300 birds in Canada had become a cross-border political cause.7 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers over autism claimsHe accuses them of hiding alleged dangers from the drug, following the Trump administration's unproven claim it is linked to autism.28 Oct 202524 Sep 2025US doctors face anxious Tylenol conversations after Trump's autism announcementPhysicians worry pregnant women may forgo a treatment over an unproven link between Tylenol and autism. 24 Sep 2025...