HEALTHKey FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over.NPR·3w ago
HEALTHDuring Trump’s Immigration Crackdown, Minnesota Protester Remained Shackled in Hospital for DaysThe story of one progressive activist arrested in Minnesota in January shows what critics say is the aggressive nature of the Trump administration’s response to those who have protested its immigration crackdown.NY Times·3w ago
HEALTHCDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda<p>Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campThe Guardian·3w ago
HEALTHCDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda<p>Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campThe Guardian·3w ago
HEALTHCDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda<p>Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&utm_campThe Guardian·3w ago
HEALTHOver 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities sayIsraeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.NPR·3w ago
HEALTHTeam Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ Debut in L.A.A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.NY Times·3w ago
HEALTHThe Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.BBC News·3w ago
HEALTHNew Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases AbroadThe State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the department does not have the expertise.NY Times·3w ago
HEALTHTwo Stanford grads raise $11M to build a noninvasive wearable for hormone trackingClair Health will track inflammation and bloating markers, energy levels, and cycle phase classification to give insights into cycle irregularities and perimenopause, as well as hormonal fluctuations, and how to navigate those changes.TechCrunch·3w ago
HEALTHClinician reported birthkeeper to police the day Melbourne wellness influencer died following freebirth<p>Inquest hears clinician wasn’t legally required to report to police but was concerned about public health and safety </p><p>A senior clinician reported a birthkeeper to police the same day one of her clients died after giving birth at home – something the senior clinician said he had not done befThe Guardian·3w ago
HEALTHWoman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child<p>Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into 10-year-old Biddy Porter’s death hears</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/17/australia-news-live-victoria-marines-weapons-pauline-hanson-one-nation-national-press-club-laborThe Guardian·3w ago
