Mike Stobbe

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

Six former surgeons general: "Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored." wapo.st/3VTALll

Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families apnews.com/article/wic-...

Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns New government data shows another decline in sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults, but also a continued rise in syphilis in newborns.

Sexually transmitted disease cases fall, but not syphilis in newborns apnews.com/article/cdc-...

'Nightmare bacteria' cases are increasing in the US Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” have been increasing dramatically.

Nightmare #bacteria incidences are increasing in the United States ...

| #microbes | #drugresistance | #AMR | #infections | #pathogens | By @mikestobbe.bsky.social via @apnews.com

Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autism Federal health officials intend to award a no-bid contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and autism.

Federal health officials intend to award a no-bid contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and autism.

States are taking steps to ease access to COVD-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation The governors of Arizona and Maine have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions.

The governors of Arizona and Maine have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions.

Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autism Federal health officials intend to award a no-bid contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate whether there is a link between vaccinations and autism.

Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autism apnews.com/article/vacc...

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings Health officials say West Nile virus infections are intense this year, with 40% more cases than usual. More than 770 cases have been reported as of early September.

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings apnews.com/article/west...

For some, a COVID-19 vaccine means jumping through hoops or hitting the road The debut of updated COVID-19 vaccines has gotten off to a clunky start in many states. Limits on who can get the shots and prescription requirements are confusing customers and leaving some worried a...

For some, a COVID-19 vaccine means jumping through hoops or hitting the road. What was once a simple process has become “a whole different beast this year,” one patient said. apnews.com/article/covi...

Florida will work to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, officials say Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov.

Florida will work to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, officials say apnews.com/article/flor...

With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work The CDC is in turmoil, with outside groups stepping in to handle work once done by the agency. The upheaval follows Health Secretary Robert F.

With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work apnews.com/article/cdc-...

Photos show workers rally for senior CDC officials forced off Atlanta headquarters ATLANTA (AP) — Three senior officials were escorted off the CDC’s Atlanta campus as the White House moves to oust the agency’s director.

Photos show workers rally for senior CDC officials forced off Atlanta headquarters apnews.com/photo-galler...

Departing CDC officials say Monarez's firing was the final straw and political meddling is a problem Two departing scientific leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say political interference at the agency remains a problem. Dr. Debra Houry and Dr.

Departing CDC officials say Monarez's firing was the final straw and political meddling is a problem apnews.com/article/cdc-...

CDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than a month on the job and other agency leaders resign The director of the nation’s top public health agency is out after less than one month in the job. The U.S.

CDC director Susan Monarez is out after less than a month on the job and other agency leaders resign. "The CDC is being decapitated. This is an absolute disaster for public health." apnews.com/article/cdc-...

FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots but limits access for some kids and adults The Food and Drug Administration has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the upcoming fall and winter season.

COVID shots re approved for all seniors. But the FDA narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such as asthma or obesity, presenting new barriers to access for millions of Americans. apnews.com/article/vacc...

Some FEMA staff are put on leave after signing dissent letter Some employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who signed a public letter of dissent earlier this week were put on administrative leave Tuesday evening.

BREAKING: Some FEMA employees who signed a public letter of dissent are put on administrative leave, according to documents reviewed by AP.

Scientists give harsh grades to Trump administration work aimed at undoing a key climate finding Scientists are criticizing two key documents from the Trump administration that challenge the idea that climate change endangers the public.

Two key documents from the Trump administration aimed at revoking the long-standing finding that climate change is dangerous were filled with errors, bias and distortions, according to dozens of scientists surveyed by The Associated Press. apnews.com/article/clim...

Maryland resident is diagnosed with New World screwworm. What to know about the parasite A person in the U.S. who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm.

Maryland resident is diagnosed with New World screwworm. What to know about the parasite apnews.com/article/new-...

HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rights The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights.

HHS moves to strip thousands of federal health workers of union rights apnews.com/article/hhs-...

Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins said he'll seek to strip federal funding from the New Orleans Public Health Department after it shared the American Academy of Pediatrics "strong recommendation" that children from 6 months to 2 years receive the COVID shot. www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2...

Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agency An internal CDC email reveals that the Georgia man who shot at CDC buildings on Aug. 8 likely tried to enter the campus two days earlier.

Georgia man may have tried to enter CDC campus two days before he attacked agency apnews.com/article/cdc-...

Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court decided Thursday. apnews.com/article/supr...

NWSL commissioner threatened to fine KC Current over weather delay: Sources The Kansas City Current's game against Orlando Pride was delayed by more than three hours, missing its national broadcast slot

From @theathletic.com: After a soccer game was delayed because of concerns about extreme heat, the NWSL commissioner threatened to fine the top-ranked Kansas City Current. Sources said the league wanted the game to proceed so it could be televised.

RFK Jr. Vowed to Find the Environmental Causes of Autism. Then He Shut Down Research Trying to Do Just That. While touting a $50 million initiative to identify the causes of autism, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is helping lead an administration that is rolling back protections against pollution and toxic chemicals,...

Good story. www.propublica.org/article/rfk-...

At least 600 CDC employees are getting final termination notices, union says At least 600 employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are receiving permanent termination notices.

At least 600 CDC employees are getting final termination notices, union says apnews.com/article/cdc-...

How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters States are warning beachgoers about a summertime surge in infections from a frightening, flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.

Infections have been reported as far north as New England — Massachusetts recently issued an alert after someone reportedly was infected on Cape Cod. How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters. apnews.com/article/vibr...

US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.

Delayed post. Story from yesterday: US pediatricians' new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice apnews.com/article/covi...

FDA's new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views A series of panels convened by the Food and Drug Administration is raising concerns that the agency is skirting federal rules and promoting fringe views about antidepressants and other products.

FDA's new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views apnews.com/article/fda-...

Bad diets, too many meds, no exercise: A look inside the latest 'Make America Healthy Again' report A report promised by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to improve children's health does not call for major changes to food or farming policies.

The White House has held off on publicly releasing the report, which was submitted to Trump on Tuesday. The latest report is the policy companion to a “MAHA” report released in May, which was found to have several errors in it. apnews.com/article/maha...