Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday that the government is pulling $500 million in funding to develop new mRNA vaccines in order to focus on "safer, broader vaccine platforms."
Why it matters: Among the 22 contracts the Trump administration said it is winding down is a Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority award to Moderna to develop a new line of defense against H5N1 bird flu.
Three people have died among 67 cases of Legionnaires' disease in a cluster that broke out in the central Harlem area of New York City, officials said Monday.
The big picture: People living and working in the area, which spans five zip codes, who are experiencing flu-like symptoms or having difficulty breathing should immediately contact a health care provider, the city's health department urged.
Justin Timberlake has put a spotlight on Lyme disease after revealing his diagnosis last week.
Why it matters: Especially during the most active tick season (April through October), it's important to be mindful of the tick-borne illness that — if left untreated — can lead to long-term neurological problems and body aches.
Linda Yaccarino has a new job in a vastly different industry weeks after her exit as CEO of X, Elon Musk's social discourse app.
Why it matters: Musk hired the former NBCUniversal ad boss as the first permanent CEO of the platform formerly known as Twitter after he acquired it in 2022.
More adults age 45 to 49 are being diagnosed with early-stage colorectal cancer — and that's actually a good sign, according to new research published in JAMA.
Why it matters: The uptick coincides with the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force adopting a recommendation to start screening people with average risk for colorectal cancer at age 45, down from 50.
Divisions between the federal government and the medical establishment are deepening ahead of the respiratory virus season after the Trump administration purged at least 10 professional societies from federal working groups on vaccine policy.
Why it matters: The friction could lead to dueling vaccine recommendations that could add to confusion and distrust surrounding shots for COVID, flu and RSV.
Another reason to make that workout class every week: It could help you feel less lonely.
Why it matters: Routine meetups with others are one of the best ways to create and maintain healthy relationships, says Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a Brigham Young University psychology and neuroscience professor known for her social connection research.
More than half of Americans are stressed about buying groceries — significantly more than the financial pressure they feel about credit card debt, child care or student debt, an AP-NORC poll out Monday found.
The big picture: President Trumpcampaigned on a promise to bring down grocery prices, but the data shows Americans are still stressed out about affording these basic necessities.
Drugmakers are increasingly using telehealth platforms to sell their medicines directly to patients — and President Trump is pushing for more companies to get into the game.
Why it matters: Direct-to-consumersales require only a few mouse clicks, often without the need to manage appointments or insurance forms. Online sales can also bypass pharmacy middlemen, in theory lowering prices and providing more transparency into what patients have to pay.
