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BRIEF

FDA Warnings Target Nicotine Products Packaged Like Everyday Items

FDA warning letters to eight retailers focus on unauthorized nicotine products that regulators said resemble candy, breath strips or cough drops.

May 30, 2026
Supplement bottles on a kitchen counter beside a health notice.
BRIEF

CDC's Moringa Warning Shows Why Supplement Recalls Can Be Hard to Track

CDC and FDA outbreak updates tied to moringa products show how long-shelf-life supplements and online sales can complicate public-health recalls.

May 29, 2026
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BRIEF

CDC Expands Ebola Screening at Major U.S. Airports

Enhanced screening now includes Atlanta and Washington-Dulles as officials monitor travelers connected to Ebola outbreaks in East and Central Africa.

May 27, 2026
A quiet health clinic waiting room during a low respiratory virus period.
BRIEF

Low Respiratory Virus Activity Offers a Calmer Late-Spring Public Health Picture

CDC data shows very low national respiratory illness activity in late spring, while officials continue tracking COVID-19, RSV and flu trends.

May 27, 2026
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STANDARD

Measles Cases Keep Pressure on Families, Schools, and Local Health Departments

CDC's latest measles count shows why outbreaks are not only a medical issue, but also a practical challenge for schools, families and local health departments.

May 26, 2026
Health insurance paperwork and household bills on a kitchen table.
STANDARD

ACA Costs Could Push Millions Out of Marketplace Coverage

New analysis points to lower ACA marketplace enrollment and higher out-of-pocket costs as premiums and deductibles rise for many people who buy their own insurance.

May 26, 2026
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BRIEF

CDC Hantavirus Advisory Highlights How Rare Travel Health Risks Are Tracked

A CDC advisory linked to a cruise ship cluster offers a narrow reminder of how public health agencies monitor rare travel-related illnesses.

May 25, 2026
Public health workers review documents near an airport screening area.
STANDARD

CDC Expands Ebola Airport Screening as U.S. Tries to Keep Risk Low

CDC has expanded enhanced Ebola screening from Washington-Dulles to Atlanta, a precaution tied to outbreaks abroad, not evidence of a U.S. outbreak.

May 25, 2026
A parent places a phone aside while a child works at a kitchen table.
STANDARD

New Federal Screen-Time Advisory Puts Families, Schools and Doctors in the Middle

A new HHS advisory warns about harmful screen use among children and teens, but the guidance leaves families, schools and doctors with hard judgment calls.

May 22, 2026
An adult washes hands near a backyard chicken coop while children stand nearby.
STANDARD

Backyard Poultry Salmonella Outbreak Reaches 31 States

CDC says three multistate Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry have sickened 184 people, including many young children.

May 22, 2026
Travelers move through an airport arrivals area near a health-screening checkpoint.
STANDARD

Ebola Travel Rules Make Dulles the Key U.S. Entry Point for Some Travelers

Federal officials have ordered some U.S.-bound travelers recently present in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan to enter through Washington Dulles for enhanced Ebola screening.

May 22, 2026
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EXPLAINER

Understanding the Legal Battles Over Mifepristone Access

Explaining the ongoing court disputes over mifepristone and why it remains a contentious issue.

May 16, 2026